{"title":"Indian Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/6806\/4645\/files\/Textiles_of_India_collection_banner.jpg?v=1591945704\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of textiles in India is one of the oldest in the world. The earliest surviving Indian cotton threads date to around 4000 BC and dyed fabrics from the region are documented as far back as 2500 BC. India’s textiles were so central to its identity abroad that in ancient Greece and Babylon the very name ‘India’ was shorthand for ‘cotton’. India’s textiles are embedded in every aspect of its identity. India’s rich natural resources for making and decorating textiles are unrivalled. The varied geographical regions and climates provide a huge range of plant fibres and natural dyes for the cultivators, weavers, dyers, printers and embroiderers of the subcontinent. Over centuries, most regions developed specialities based on local resources: the golden silks of Assam, the fine cottons of Bengal etc. This collection consists books on Indian textiles brought together from a simple desire to celebrate the richness of the Indian weaving tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-dictionary-of-silk-in-india","title":"Dictionary Of Silk In India","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSilk weaving in India explored by Nesa Arumugam by Nesa Arumugam. In India, silk is considered to be auspicious. The Indian bride wraps herself in a silk saree. And where adversity does not allow this, brides have been known to wear a small token piece of silk on the wedding attire. The dead are cremated, where possible, in garments of silk. Silk is considered to be pleasing to the gods. “Silk is the holy cloth. It is what you wear if you want to touch God,” says Chhotalal Salvi, grandmaster of the Patola weaving family, the Salvis, of Gujarat. Silk is pleasing to the gods and confers beauty and comfort to human beings. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e A Dictionary of Silk in India is for anyone who would like to know something of silk and silk weaving in India. While written in layman’s terms and style, the student of textile, too, may find something of value here. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Word Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33807990947973,"sku":"II-TEXT-063","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/6806\/4645\/products\/dictionary-of-silk-in-india-books-392327.jpg?v=1601547160"},{"product_id":"costume-textiles-jewellery-of-india","title":"Costumes, Textiles, Jewellery of India","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCostumes, Textiles \u0026amp; Jewellery of India unravels the beautiful and sophisticated language of traditional Indian Costume, in this detailed study of the complex role played by clothing and ornamentation in Indian society. It focuses on the state of Rajasthan, one of Indiaâ ™s most celebrated and historically rich regions. Compiled over more than fifteen years of research, this fascinating volume explores how Indian costume reflects the wearer's marital status, occupation, seasonal changes and religious commitment, serving as an essential symbol of their identity and ancestry. Sumptuously illustrated with dozens of full-color photographs, this is an essential book for all those interested in Indian style as well as those reflecting on the cultural, social, historic and technical aspects of textiles, costumes and ornamentation About The Author: Dr. Vandana Bhandari has spent many years studying and documenting Indian Textiles and the traditions and lifestyle of the people. Extensively published in journals and magazines, her books include 'Celebrating Dreams: Weddings in India' (1998), 'Textiles and Crafts of India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur' (1998) and the NIFT Millennium Document titled, 'Evolving Trends in Fashion'. She is also a contributor to the 'Encyclopaedia of Clothing and Fashion'. Table Of Contents: Preface Author's Note Roots Timeless Textile Stitched and Unstitched Cloth Jewellery and Ornamentation Diversity in Style Garment Analysis Glossary and Index Bibliography Acknowledgements and Photo Credits Special Features: Costumes, Textiles and Jewellery of India.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Word Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33809170989189,"sku":"II-TEXT-061","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/6806\/4645\/products\/costumes-textiles-jewellery-books-195606.jpg?v=1601545049"},{"product_id":"of-fibre-and-loom-the-indian-tradition","title":"Indian Fibre \u0026 Loom","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCollaborative work between a designer weaver and an ethno-historian. on all varieties of silk, cotton, variety other fibers. goes into technology, weaving, history of looms and clothing in India.300 original photos, much color. lavish production. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Word Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33827155673221,"sku":"II-TEXT-062","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/6806\/4645\/products\/indian-fibre-loom-books-789832.jpg?v=1601553226"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.indicinspirations.com\/collections\/indian-textiles\/book-on-silk.oembed","provider":"Indic Inspirations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}