Description
Visvakarma’s Children: Stories of India’s Craftspeople by Jaya Jaitly is a pioneering book that brings together decades of research, travel, and close engagement with India’s artisan communities. The book explores the lives, struggles, and triumphs of craftspersons—people who carry forward centuries-old traditions in a rapidly modernizing world.
Key Features:
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Firsthand accounts and interviews with artisans from all over India
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In-depth documentation of craft traditions and their cultural relevance
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Stories of resilience, innovation, and transformation in craft practices
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Insight into policy issues, sustainability, and the economics of craft livelihoods
This book is a rich blend of ethnography, history, and personal narrative, offering an insider’s perspective into the soul of India’s handmade heritage. It is perfect for scholars, designers, students of craft and culture, and anyone who values the hands that shape India’s material identity.
Specifications:
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Author: Jaya Jaitly
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Publisher: Concept Publishing
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Language: English
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Format: Hardcover
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Pages: Approx. 250–300 pages