[1] it is produced at Pedana a nearby town of Machilipatnam in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

[3] This style of art evolved during the rule of Mughal Dynasty and practiced by Golconda Sultanate.

Different textile products produced from this style of work include, wall hangings and clothing like, bedsheets, curtains, saris etc.

[2][4] A wall hanger dating back to 15th Century AD, is still being displayed in Victoria Museum, London.

[2] According to GIR’s authorised user no – AU/396/GI/19/12, production of Machilipatnam Kalamkari is geographically only limited to Pedana town and its neighbouring villages of Machilipatnam, Polavaram and Kappaladoddi in Guduru mandal of Krishna district.