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082			_a746.0439 DHA-J
100			_aedited by Dhamija, Jasleen
245			_aBaluchars : _bthe woven narrative silks of Bengal / _cedited by Jasleen Dhamija
260			_aIndia _bNiyogi Books
300			_a244 p.
365			_aINR _b2500.00.
500			_aThe 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.
650			_aSaris
650			_aSilk weaving
650			_aTextile design
650			_aTextile fabrics
650			_aIndia
650			_aIndia--West Bengal
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