The Indian Folk Arts and Crafts

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The Indian Folk Arts and Crafts: An Exploration of India's Regional Folk Arts and Crafts is a comprehensive guide to the traditional art forms that have been passed down through generations in India. The book delves into the various folk arts and crafts of different regions in India, highlighting their unique characteristics and the stories behind them.

The book begins with an introduction that explores the significance of Indian folk arts and crafts in the Indian cultural heritage. It also examines the impact of modernization on these traditional art forms and the efforts being made to preserve and promote them.

The book is divided into chapters that focus on the different regions of India. Each chapter explores the traditional folk arts and crafts of that region, including their history, techniques, and symbolism. The reader will discover the rich diversity of India's folk arts and crafts, from the Phad paintings of North India to the Tanjore paintings of South India, from the Warli paintings of West India to the Madhubani paintings of East India, and from the bamboo and cane crafts of Northeastern India to the traditional folk music, dance and festivals of India.