Baluchars : the woven narrative silks of Bengal /
edited by Dhamija, Jasleen
Baluchars : the woven narrative silks of Bengal / edited by Jasleen Dhamija - India Niyogi Books - 244 p.
The historic baluchar textiles of Bengal are a testament to a unique weaving tradition. Composed of the finest silk, these textiles were painstakingly woven with intricate figurative and decorative patterns. They represent more than just a textile tradition. They are a window into the socio-cultural setup of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The transition from Nawabi to colonial rule in Bengal has been beautifully captured through these textiles. This richly illustrated book traces the historical development of baluchar textiles, especially saris, and the position this Art form has come to acquire in the twenty-first century. By dissecting the conditions, inspirations, materials, techniques and aesthetic qualities of this weaving tradition, this book showcases how this Art form travelled from Murshidabad to bishnupur, then to Benares as well as to museums around the world.
9789386906823
Saris
Silk weaving
Textile design
Textile fabrics
India
India--West Bengal
746.0439 DHA-J
Baluchars : the woven narrative silks of Bengal / edited by Jasleen Dhamija - India Niyogi Books - 244 p.
The historic baluchar textiles of Bengal are a testament to a unique weaving tradition. Composed of the finest silk, these textiles were painstakingly woven with intricate figurative and decorative patterns. They represent more than just a textile tradition. They are a window into the socio-cultural setup of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The transition from Nawabi to colonial rule in Bengal has been beautifully captured through these textiles. This richly illustrated book traces the historical development of baluchar textiles, especially saris, and the position this Art form has come to acquire in the twenty-first century. By dissecting the conditions, inspirations, materials, techniques and aesthetic qualities of this weaving tradition, this book showcases how this Art form travelled from Murshidabad to bishnupur, then to Benares as well as to museums around the world.
9789386906823
Saris
Silk weaving
Textile design
Textile fabrics
India
India--West Bengal
746.0439 DHA-J