One of the most highly sought after textile exports from India was patola, a silk double-ikat from Gujarat, where both warp and weft were dyed before weaving into the desired patterns. In layman's terms, the threads for weaving were tied together and dyed selectively. Making patola was "an extremely complicated process developed over the centuries [that] represents the acme of the weaver's skill"

Patolas and Resist-Dyed Fabrics in India

Mrinalini Sarabhai

Arts & Photography

Grantha Corporation

Krishen Khanna: Images in My Time

Khanna, Krishen

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Himalayan Flowers

Reference

Bole, P. V.

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Stones of Sanctity: Art and Architecture of the Jain Temples

Dhaki, M. A.

History & Criticism

India 24 Hours

Baldizzone, Tiziana

"Museums of Rajasthan" details the origin, history and the importance of seventeen government museums of the state. The museums covered include those of Ahar, Ajmer, Alwar, Amber, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kota, Mount Abu, Pali, Sikar, Udaipur and Virat Nagar. This book provides a different section on each museum, cataloguing significant archaeological findings, sculptures, paintings, arms and weapons, musical instruments, textiles and carpets, crafts and decorative arts, jewellery, terracotta, wood, stone, leather and metal work, ceramics and pottery. This selection of the archival collections explores the rich artistic tradition of Rajasthan, describes their significance and how they figure into the overall developmental pattern of Indian art. "Museums of Rajasthan" surveys the character of Rajasthani art and the influences arising from its religious and cultural milieu. The major themes of the collections as well as the style, history, and iconography of individual pieces are succinctly explained. This book combines concise overviews with captivating detail and includes an appendix that provides information about the museum sites, full addresses of all the museums and brief details of opening hours. It is also an engaging visual record and presents superb artworks in stunning, well chosen colour photographs. It will be of immense interest to scholars, and will prove to be an invaluable reference tool and guide for visitors to Rajasthan.

Museums of Rajasthan

Chandramani Singh

The story of Homai Vyarawalla's life and her work spans an entire century of Indian history. India's first woman photojournalist, Homai photographed the last days of the British Empire and her work traces the birth and growth of a new nation. She was the only professional woman photojournalist in India during her time. Her survival in a male dominated field is all the more significant because the profession continues to exclude most women even today. This book acknowledges her role as a pioneer among women and her contribution to early photojournalism in India. She was recently honoured with the first National Photo Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Government of India.

India in Focus: Camera Chronicles of Homai Vyarawalla

Sabeena Gadihoke

Photography & Video

Water Treasures of the Himalayas

Serge Verliat

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