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Costumes, Textiles and Jewellery of India Traditions in Rajasthan by Vandana B..
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- ISBN
- 9781904668893
- Book Title
- Costumes,Textiles and Jewellery of India
- Item Length
- 11.5in
- Publisher
- Mercury Books The Limited
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 2.3in
- Genre
- Design, History, Crafts & Hobbies, Social Science
- Topic
- Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Fashion, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
- Item Width
- 8.5in
- Item Weight
- 67.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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Costumes, Textiles & Jewellery of India unravels the beautiful and sophisticated language of traditional Indian Costume, in this detailed study of the complex role played by clothing and ornamentation in Indian society. It focuses on the state of Rajasthan, one of India's most celebrated and historically rich regions. Compiled over more than fifteen years of research, this fascinating volume explores how Indian costume reflects the wearer's marital status, occupation, seasonal changes and religious commitment, serving as an essential symbol of their identity and ancestry. Sumptuously illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs, this is an essential book for all those interested in Indian style as well as those reflecting on the cultural, social, historic and technical aspects of textiles, costumes and ornamentation.
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Publisher
Mercury Books The Limited
ISBN-10
1904668895
ISBN-13
9781904668893
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44179681
Product Key Features
Book Title
Costumes,Textiles and Jewellery of India
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Fashion, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Design, History, Crafts & Hobbies, Social Science
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
11.5in
Item Height
2.3in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
67.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gt1470
Reviews
"The Indian clothing expert Bhandari does a tour de force. Nothing is left out--from origins of and historical influences on Indian garb to materials and manufacture; from basic clothing to the variety of ornaments and accessories; from jewelry and bracelets to class and ethnic wear. The often exotic Indian clothing so noticeable to outsiders does not basically reflect the fashion tastes or personality of the wearer, but instead mainly denotes social station and sometimes occupation. As expected, the more sumptuous clothing and jewelry goes with those of higher class. But the typical clothing of farmers, laborers, and lower-class Indians is also colorful and elaborate in its own way. Rajasthan in northwestern India was chosen as the focus for this one-of-a-kind work because of its historical and cultural significance and the mix of different classes and ethnic groups found there. The Indian state's name is derived from Rajputs, or "sons of kings." Bhandari's meticulous text is so fascinating and endlessly informative that one is hardly conscious of the exhaustive scholarship and research going into it. Often noting measurements, techniques used by the clothing makers, how an article is worn, and what is signifies, the text nonetheless does not strike one as being technical since it deals with such a colorful subject. Readers will fall into a pattern of looking at the attractive, rich color photographs and occasional illustrations and diagrams as they come, and then going to the text to find what interesting facts and points the author has on the items the men and women are wearing. Many readers will try to put their growing knowledge to work to guess social status of the individuals shown and the meanings of their accouterments. The descriptive captions should not be glossed over either. The color photo of one man notes that his "sword denotes his royal lineage, the silk tie [around it] signifying that it is carried in peace." But one of the countless bits of social and cultural lore one learns is the significance of turbans in family relationships and relationships with others. A four-page glossary of hundreds of terms testifies to the complexity of Indian clothing. This is a remarkable work with its generous fund of knowledge, skilled organization, and magnetic appearance.: -- Midwest BookWatch
Table of Content
Preface Author's Note Roots Timeless Textile Stitched and Unstitched Cloth Jewellery and Ornamentation Diversity in Style Garment Analysis Glossary and Index Bibliography Acknowledgements and Photo Credits
Copyright Date
2004
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
391/.009544
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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