Shilpakar: The Craftsman
by Various
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good
- Seller
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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About This Item
A beautifully and imaginatively illustrated and designed book dedicated to the craftsmen and women of India. First edition, presumed first printing. Cover of rich white linen over hardboard. Book in in excellent condition. Faults are an inscription on the first end-paper and slight wrinkling of linen on front cover. Unclipped dj of heavy paper has soiling, particularly on spine, and wear at corners. 105 + 40 un-numbered pages.
International sale may incur additional shipping charge.
From Wikipedia (abridged): "Shilpkars are not a single caste but a collection of different castes who used to do artistic works from (Paper, iron, stone,rope). Shilpkar originated from Uttarakhand are considered Dalit, as they used to make things from Rope. Shilpkar in Uttar Pradesh, Maharastra, and South India, are not considered a Dalit , but have their category mention in SC and OBC, depending upon the State list. In 1925, they were officially recognized as Shilpkar by the British government.[1]
International sale may incur additional shipping charge.
From Wikipedia (abridged): "Shilpkars are not a single caste but a collection of different castes who used to do artistic works from (Paper, iron, stone,rope). Shilpkar originated from Uttarakhand are considered Dalit, as they used to make things from Rope. Shilpkar in Uttar Pradesh, Maharastra, and South India, are not considered a Dalit , but have their category mention in SC and OBC, depending upon the State list. In 1925, they were officially recognized as Shilpkar by the British government.[1]
Shilpkars are mainly engaged as Intaglio on stone and gems, Painting, crafting, bronzesmiths, with others engaged in and cultivating, or working as, blacksmiths, weavers, drummers. Bhankora is a native musical instrument and is handmade from copper by Shilpkar artisans of Uttarakhand."
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Details
- Bookseller
- M&J Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1022
- Title
- Shilpakar: The Craftsman
- Author
- Various
- Illustrator
- Designed by Dolly Sahiar
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Vasant Honavar
- Place of Publication
- Bombay, India
- Date Published
- 1982
- Pages
- 146
- Size
- 11.5 x 10"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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M&J Books
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Washington, District of Columbia
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