Handmade in India
A Geographic Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts
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…
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November 26, 2024M. P. Ranjan was an industrial designer and design teacher at the National Institute of Design in India. His interests included design theory, basic design, and the systems-level function of design in managing economic change. His work in bamboo helped open up an entire sector of the bamboo industry in India. He published extensively on design education, craft, and information technology.
