The Sari - Hardcover

Banerjee, Mukulika

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1859737323 ISBN 13: 9781859737323

Publisher: Roli Books Pvt Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalore, this book explores the beauty, adaptability and personality of India's most iconic garment. Banerjee and Miller show why the sari has survived and indeed flourished as everyday dress when most of the world has adopted western clothing. Their book presents both an intimate portrait of the lives of women in India today and an alternative way for us all to think about our relationship to the clothes we wear. Lavishly illustrated and rich in personal testimony, The Sari expertly shows how one of the world's most simply constructed garments can reveal the intricate design of life in modern India.

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Review:

'Enthralling ... The women's stories enrich throughout, successfully and unforgettably bringing the sari alive.' -- Publishers Weekly

'Intellectually compelling and theoretically sophisticated, The Sari is also an absolutely fascinating read [for] anyone with an interest in India.' -- Valerie Steele, author of The Corset: A Cultural History

'Mukulika Banerjee and Daniel Miller offer rare and intimate insights into the social life of the sari.' -- Emma Tarlo, author of Clothing Matters: Dress and Identity in India

'Provides a visual feast and an easy introduction to the subject.' -- Fashion Theory

About the Author:

Mukulika Banerjee Lecturer in Anthropology, University College London and author of The Parthan Unarmed.

Daniel Miller Professor of Anthropology, University College London. Recent books include "A Theory of Shopping," "The Internet: An Ethnographic Approach" (with Don Slater) and Ed. "Car Cultures."

About this edition

• Publisher: Roli Books Pvt Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1859737323
• ISBN 13: 9781859737323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 279