Handmade in India

A Geographic Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts

M.P. Ranjan

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Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
28 February 2025

Decorative arts

A unique compendium of Indian crafts, this informative source-book maps the handicrafts of the subcontinent and captures the traditions that have enriched the day-to-day lives, and incomes, of Indian craftspeople.

Handmade in India examines all aspects of Indian handicrafts-historical, social, and cultural influences on crafts, design and craft processes, traditional and new markets, products, and tools-unraveling a wealth of knowledge. Based on extensive fieldwork and research, this work maps out the regional crafts identified across the country on the basis of prevailing craftwork patterns. It is closely woven with images to reveal the array of crafts in India, enabling the reader to discern subtle, sometimes unusual, differences in the same craft practiced by distinct regions or communities. Some of these are well known, like the woodwork of Kashmir, blue pottery of Jaipur, and the bamboo craft of Assam. The authors also describe lesser-known crafts like stitched boots from Ladakh, paintings from Jharkhand, and tinsel printing in Ahmedabad.

With its extensive photography, this unique volume will be a tremendous resource for product and textile designers, artists, architects, interior designers, collectors, development professionals, and connoisseurs alike.

AUTHOR: M. P. Ranjan is an industrial designer and design teacher at the National Institute of Design. His interests include design theory, basic design, and the systems-level function of design in managing economic change. His ongoing work in bamboo has helped open up an entire sector for bamboo industry in India. He has been with the National Institute of Design since 1976 and has published extensively on design education, craft, and information technology. He lives in India.

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Back in stock-the highly sought-after definitive guide to Indian handicrafts .

Documents thousands of handicrafts state by state and region by region-weaving, woodworking, stone carving, jewelry making, basketry, and much more .

Illustrated with thousands of photographs and maps .

The result of a massive research project by India's National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad .

An invaluable resource for artists, designers, decorators, and collectors

By: M.P. Ranjan
Imprint: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 356mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 2.932kg
ISBN: 9780789215024
ISBN 10: 0789215020
Pages: 580
Publication Date: 28 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

M. P. Ranjan is an industrial designer and design teacher at the National Institute of Design. His interests include design theory, basic design, and the systems-level function of design in managing economic change. His ongoing work in bamboo has helped open up an entire sector for bamboo industry in India. He has been with the National Institute of Design since 1976 and has published extensively on design education, craft, and information technology. He lives in India.

Reviews for Handmade in India: A Geographic Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts

...takes on the monumental task of examining the eye-popping variety of handcrafts made across India's vast landscape.--Wall Street Journal . . . [N]o better guide exists in revealing the astonishing diversity of Indian craftwork.--The Christian Science Monitor A marvelous lesson in Indian culture and geography. The entire presentation is underscored by how closely and magnificently Indian handicrafts reflect both national and regional society as well as individual talent and creativity. --Booklist Whether experts on the topic or neophytes, all readers will be inspired by this portrayal of the diversity of traditional artistic expression in India. --Library Journal