Handmade in India: Crafts of India
India's handcraft traditions run astonishingly deep, sustained by artisans working with humble, time-honoured tools passed down through generations steeped in aesthetic richness and cultural purpose. The sheer variety on display here mirrors the country's own breathtaking diversity. This volume serves as a thorough sourcebook, bringing together an impressive collection of Indian crafts that spans regions, materials, and techniques. It captures not just the objects themselves, but the living relationships, local contexts, and creative instincts that keep these traditions breathing and relevant. A genuinely worthwhile reference for anyone curious about the people, places, and practices behind India's remarkable handmade heritage.
- Author: Ranjan Aditi
- Publisher: Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd
- Genre: Photography
- ISBN: 978-8188204571
- Pages: 580 pages