Crucifixion of Christ - A Kalamkari Tapestry by Kailasam

Hundreds of years ago, ships sailed from the Coromandel Coast to Persia carrying precious textile art much like this Kalamkari painting. This art tradition, from present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has long narrated the story of Jesus Christ in a style that's wholly Indian. In this episode, Paul unfurls a new Sarmaya commission, a Kalamkari painting of the Crucifixion by National Award-winning artist Kailasam.

Paul Abraham is an art patron and collector, and founder of Sarmaya Arts Foundation.