Handmade in India A geographic encyclopedia of Indian handicrafts

A unique compendium of Indian crafts, this informative source-book maps the handicrafts of the subcontinent and captures the traditions that have enriched the day-to-day lives, and incomes, of Indian craftspeople.


Handmade in India examines all aspects of Indian handicrafts—historical, social, and cultural influences on crafts, design and craft processes, traditional and new markets, products, and tools—unraveling a wealth of knowledge. Based on extensive fieldwork and research, this work maps out the regional crafts identified across the country on the basis of prevailing craftwork patterns.

It is closely woven with images to reveal the array of crafts in India, enabling the reader to discern subtle, sometimes unusual, differences in the same craft practiced by distinct regions or communities. Some of these are well known, like the woodwork of Kashmir, blue pottery of Jaipur, and the bamboo craft of Assam. The authors also describe lesser-known crafts like stitched boots from Ladakh, paintings from Jharkhand, and tinsel printing in Ahmedabad.
With its extensive photography, this unique volume will be a tremendous resource for product and textile designers, artists, architects, interior designers, collectors, development professionals, and connoisseurs alike.

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Autore/i a cura di Aditi Ranjan e M.P. Ranjan
Editore Abbeville Press Luogo Londra/New York
Anno 2009 Pagine 580
Dimensioni 25x35 (cm) Illustrazioni 3500 ill. a colori n.t. e 140 mappe - colors ills
Legatura tela ed. sovracc. ill. colori - hardcover with dustjacket Conservazione Nuovo - New
Lingua Inglese - English text Peso 3200 (gr)
ISBN 0789210479 EAN-13 9780789210470