An exhaustive overview on the saris of india merges from a district by district, village by village search that takes a team through a whole spectrum of traditional weaver and printer settlements in two states of eastern india the sari has been, in one form or another, the central feature of the weaving/printing tradition for a thousand years or more and promises to retain a position of some importance it was chosen to be the basis of this work for it provides the most reliable and firm ground to move both backward and forward in time however, wherever possible, other unstitched garments have also been taken into consideration this is the most updated state of the craft documentation of design and all that supports it socially, culturally and economically the first incisive look at the whole range and scale of the sari; the styles of wearing it; the structures, designs, colours, the format and technology which make up the lingua of the sari; the inspiration, living experience and sensi

Saris of India: Bihar & West Bengal [Jan 01, 1995] Chishti, R̥ta Kapur

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<p>This winner of the 2002 benjamin franklin and gold ink awards offers readers accessible insights into the diverse traditions of hindu art and hinduism itself (publishers weekly) lavishly illustrated</p>

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Dr. Yogesh Atal

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Reference

India is amongst the most spiritual countries in the world with its main religion Hinduism being one of the oldest in existence. Its eight hundred million adherents celebrate the many colourful festivals and holidays of this diverse doctrine, but India is also the home for mysticism and sacred practices. India and The Sacred introduces us to the world of the Sadhus, the Holy Men of Hinduism, the Fakirs, God's poor men, the Sikh, Knights of God, Calcutta, the Ganges Guardians and Benares, the holiest city in India.

India and the Sacred

Frederic Soltan

History

Vaishno Devi the Powerful Goddess

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Fascinating India

This is an inspirational source book for students, teachers, professionals and illustrators who will love this book for its straightforward, easy-to-follow text and illustrations. Rendering is very crucial in fashion illustration and many students have trouble in rendering garments. This book solves the problem by being comprehensive. Correct rendering is possible with the use of appropriate mediums and the right technique. Fashion rendering techniques given in this book are fast and easy and the colour mediums used are easily available in the market. Extensive illustrations have been included for clear understanding and practice. Along with rendering tips, the book contains chapters on fashion presentation and looks. A perfect guide for art and fashion industry professionals who are looking to hone their creative and artistic abilities.

Fashion Rendering

Ranjana Singhal

Kannaki Bharali

No other land enjoys such a profusion of creative energies for the production of textiles as india from the rann of kutch to the coromandel coast, from city and village, handloom weavers, block printers, painters, dyers and embroiderers continue its flourishing textile traditions john gillow and nicholas barnard have travelled thousands of miles to gather first-hand information and colour pictures of cloths they examine the cultural background: the history, the materials and the techniques - weaving, printing, painting and tie-and-dye they then give a detailed region-by-region account of traditional textile production an array of photographs provides a display of the textiles a detailed reference section completes this essential guide

Indian Textiles [Jan 01, 2009] Gillow, John and Barnard, Nicholas

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Krishna Dharma

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