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Kerala, DC Books, 2016.
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| Description |
56pWhite spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Saffron-picking, Khadi-weaving brings eight communities across India, from saffron-growers of Kashmir to khadi weavers of Ponduru, in an effort to celebrate their skills, knowledge, and commitment to using environment-friendly practices for making utilitarian objects from natural materials. Through this journey the book attempts to raise awareness to sustain and strengthen such skills and livelihood.
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| Contents |
Introduction
Flavours:
1. Stands of spice: Saffron-picking in Pampore (UOI - Food)
2. Sea of white: Salt-making in Kutch (UOI - Food)
Containers:
1. Grass that holds: Madhubani Sikki baskets (UOI - Waste) (UOI - Natural resources)
2. Serving dishes: Odisha Sal leaf plates (UOI - Waste) (UOI - Natural resources)
3. Baked earth: Majuli pottery (UOI - Natural resources) (UOI - Art)
Raiment:
1. Superfine winter coat: Pashmina of Ladakh (UOI - Art)
2. Coaxing colours: Indigo of Bagru (UOI - Art)
3. Handspun handwoven: Khandi of Ponduru (UOI - Art)
Extension activities
Glossary
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| Standard Number |
9788126453467 Pb.
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