Artisan Of The Paradise: A Study Of Art And Artisans Of Kashmir From Ancient To Modern Times

(size : 22 x 28 cm with numerous b/w and col.plates, 25 cm.] Contents:- Preface; I. Place of Kashmir Artisan in the Ancient Civilization of the World; II. From an Oasis to a Mirage; III. The Rise and Collapse in 19th Century; IV.Odyssey of the Shawl; IV. Artisan of the Paradise; VI.The Revolt; VII. Artisans from the Vannnguard; VIII. Socialist Ideas Permeate thee valley; IX.On the path of progress; X. Handloom weaving- Silk, Woollens and Pashmina; XI. Carpets, Namdas and Gabbas; XII. Embriodiery, Crewel and Sozni; XIII. Papier-Mache, Wood Carving and other Crafts; XIV. Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index. Author: D N Dhar is the life member of the Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation. He has produced his work as a part of his overall research project on the Subaltern History of Kashmir, which has taken him seven years of in-depth study. ISBN:8186505253 x+230 Yr. of Pub.1999 Hard Bound