Mallya vinutha (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. 255 Illus. (Col.), Maps (Col.).

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. Craft and art of clay. 2. Wall art traditions. 3. Rich inheritance of stone crafts. 4. Metal objects of daily use. 5. Jewellery and ornaments. 6. Printed dyed and woven textiles. 7. Hand embroidery. 8. Colourful beadwork. 9. Wood crafts. 10. Bamboo and cane crafts. 11. Revisiting leather artisanship. 12. Puppets, soft toys and dolls. 13. Paper crafts. 14. Gujarat crafts in the new Millennium. Glossary. Bibliography. 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. The ingenious use of natural and locally available materials is combined with a unique aesthetic, bringing together form and function in each magnificent product. With simple tools, adherence to norms set by tradition and with their imagination, the artisans of Gujarat have embodied human potential. Traditional skills are now applied to create products for the contemporary world demonstrating convincingly that natural and handmade products are adaptable over time. And that tradition continues to be relevant in modern times. (jacket). …