TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jasleen Dhamija
TI  - INDIAN FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTS
SN  - 8123739117
U1  - 745.0954 
PB  - National Book Trust
KW  - Folklore
N1  - This book, concise yet comprehensive, and richly illustrated, tells the story of how the arts and crafts of an ancient and imaginative people can be related to their day-to-day living, their legends, myths and festivals.

India’s rich heritage is preserved in its folk arts and crafts. Today there is a tremendous interest in the rich heritage of Indian folk tradition. Immense in its variety and range, this tradition reflects the amazing diversity of the people who have created it.

Contents

CHAPTER

Introduction

Textiles

Floor-Coverings and Pile Carpets

Pottery and Terracotta

Woodwork

Metalware

Jewellery

Stone-Carving

Ivory, Bone and Horn-Carving

Basket-Making and Mat-Weaving

Festival and Ritual Crafts

Glossary

Index
ER  -