Mirza, Villo and Vinutha Mallya (Editors). Handloom and Handicrafts of Gujarat, 2012 | Edited Book | 00801980
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Contents
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Preface
1. One Soul from Many Parts, Craft and Art of Clay
2. Intuitive Strokes, Wall Art Traditions
3. Timeless Edifice, Rich Inheritance of Stone Crafts
4. Crafted Opulence, Metal Objects of Daily Use
5. Metaphors of Identity, Jewellery and Ornaments
6. A Blend of Textures, Printed, Dyed and Woven Textiles
7. Revelry of Seam, Hand Embroidery
8. Glistening Elegance, Beadwork
9. Carved Wonders, Wood Crafts
10. Grassy Weaves, Bamboo and Cane Crafts
11. Hide and Sleek, Revisiting Leather Artisanship
12. Animated Eloquence, Puppets, Soft Toys and Dolls
13. Vehicles of History, Paper Crafts
14. Gujarat Crafts in the New Millennium
Glossary
Bibliography
Gujarat State Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited Offices
Acknowledgements
Copyright and Credits
About the Publication
Handmade and handcrafted objects are a part of daily life in Gujarat. The crafts of Gujarat demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between humans and Nature and offer meaningful lessons in sustainable living for future generations... Read More
About the Author
Villoo Mirza is a textile designer. She is an advisor to the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA). A former director of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar, she has also led the design cell of Gurjari. V... Read More