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29x22cm, xx,269,(4) pp, , Original cloth-backed boards. Series: Census of India 1981,Series 8 - Jammu & Kashmir, part X - D. Includes 3 large folding maps + 4 folding graphs + 14pp photo illus + 1pp diagram. Study of the traditional wicker basket weavers of Jammu & Kashmir in Oki & Sadrakote Pain villages (makers of Kangri or "rough" baskets) and those of Harran; Srinagar district (makers of willow wicker cycle baskets, domestic baskets, boxes,bags,tiffin carriers, etc.) Details history of origin & development of the craft; craftsmen in their rural setting; process of learning; manufacturing process; marketing; craft & employment. Numerous textual tables. Publisher's colophon on rear cover reads: "PRG 9.81 ( J & K ) - 300 - 1989 (DSK II)" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies] Corners bumped. Cover soil. Spine tears. Fair condition. Seller Inventory # 002782
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Rural-based Handicraft Study of Kangri; ...
Publisher: Controller of Publications (1989), Delhi
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: orig. boards
Illustrator: 14pp photos,3 maps,4 graphs
