VOL. 1 TEXT. VOL. 2 , 2 DVDS & 10 ORIGINAL SWATCHS. VOL. 1 TEXT - 176 PAGES WITH MANY COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. PRINTED IN SINGAPORE. 2007. AHMEDABAD.
ABOUT THE BOOK
India has one of the richest histories of textile production spanning almost 5000 years. India fabrics were renowned for their sheer weaves and elaborate patterns. The processes of dyeing, printing and painting patterns have always been highly advanced. This remarkable tradition of vibrant handwoven and handcrafted textiles has been handed down by skilled weavers and artisians from generation to generation.
In 1947 when the country became independent, the indigeous textile industry was in disarray. A number of traditional techniques were virtually lost because of a lack of design assistance, an intermittent supply of raw materials and a lack of access to markets. However, with the support of the government and a growing demand for fine quality goods in the country and abroad, most of the traditional techniques have been revived and some of the finest textiles are once again being woven in India.
Tana bana: handwoven and handcrafted textiles of India is an effort to document an amazing variety of indian fabrics – from kalamkari, jamdani, varanasi brocades, kanchipuram saris, kani weaves, adi weaves, sambalpuri ikat, kota weaves, apa tani weaves to mirror-work embroidery, crochet and lace work, kantha, chikankari, bagh printing, ajrak, applique, crewel embroidery, zari and zardozi.
The limited edition comprises a volume of 10 swatches of handwoven textiles including apa tani, ikat, kota and maheshwari weaves; and handcrafted textiles including ajrakh and bagh prints, applique work, chikankari and kantha embroidery. It also presents a set of two DVDs.
The two-DVD set contains the document of the twenty handwoven and handcrafted traditions covered in the book. Each film covers the genesis, history, cultural milieu, processes and product range of the tradition