Handmade in India, volume 1, is a tribute to the Indian craftsperson and is organized by the geographical distribution of the crafts across all states and regions of the country. The Indian craftsperson has demonstrated an uncanny understanding of materials which is combined with a mastery of the tools, techniques and processes that have evolved over the centuries through social and cultural interactions, a tribute to the creative design abilities of the village society.
Edited by Professors MP & Aditi Ranjan of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, you can read more about the book and about MP Ranjan's work on his new blog Design for India.
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