Crafts Atlas Of India, The: A Journey To The Centre Of Calcutta  (English, Hardcover, Das Soumitra)

This book shares knowledge about the various crafts of India and where they originate from. It is created to be an atlas of the various crafts of India and will be a delight for any reader who gets their hands on it.

Summary of the Book

The arts and crafts of India differ from state to state. Mapping these crafts took several years and many other crafts came into existence during this time. It is a tradition that will continue for years to come and the Dastkari Haat Samiti has taken the responsibility of documenting each and every one of these crafts and skills. This book is full of beautiful and colourful illustrations and content that talks about India’s rich tradition,art and crafts. It is designed to serve as a map of India’s crafts and is essential for scholars and others who have an interest in Indian crafts.

About Jaya Jaitly

Jaya Jaitly, a Keralite, graduated in English Literature from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. She founded the Dastkari Haat Samiti, a association of craftspeople from around India. The association has taken the responsibility to train, promote and organise its members for better marketing through innovative strategies. Artisans from all over India come together for this purpose. She created the Dilli Haat, a marketplace in Delhi that encourages the livelihood of these artisans.