Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
Download Chikankari full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Chikankari ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Author : Shailaja D. Naik
Publisher : APH Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788170247319
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (473 download)
Download or read book Traditional Embroideries of India written by Shailaja D. Naik and published by APH Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paola Manfredi
Publisher : Niyogi Books
ISBN 13 : 9789385285530
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (855 download)
Download or read book Chikankari written by Paola Manfredi and published by Niyogi Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture and elegant courts of the nawabs of Awadh. Chikankari appeared in Lucknow in the late 18th century and its exquisite aesthetic and craftsmanship has sustained the tradition to this day, through changing patronage and market trends. Chikankari is not just about embroidery. Its legendary finesse is based on a creative blend of the delicate embroidery with very fine dressmaking and sewing techniques. This beautifully illustrated book showcases unknown gems from personal and public collections, and brings to life the history of this unique craft tradition. The various chapters describe the mysterious origins of the craft, the range of costumes, the inspirations behind it motifs, the time-honoured elaborate production process, and the bewildering array of stitches that raised this craft to a truly exceptional art form.
Author : Nabanita Dutt
Publisher : ThingsAsian Press
ISBN 13 : 1934159077
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (341 download)
Download or read book To North India with Love written by Nabanita Dutt and published by ThingsAsian Press. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of writers familiar with the diversity of experiences available in North India offer their views on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and sights.
Author : Sowmya Reddy Shamanna
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1646787277
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (467 download)
Download or read book Tana Bana written by Sowmya Reddy Shamanna and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The saree represents the vital spirit of India – the cultural heritage and the history; the variety and the uniqueness; the weaving of warp and weft to create a strong, resilient fabric. It represents a unique common identity, which subsumes the incredible melange of designs and motifs, displaying the magic of being a seamless length of social fabric that takes on the individual character of its wearer. A creation that has a thousand-year history that has endeavoured significant changes over time and still relates to every woman with an echoing name called SAREE Tana Bana unveils the world of sarees that is expressed by the artisans and weavers displaying their wondrous skills through traditional and ingenious sarees of the different regions of India – the stunning kanjeevarams; the intricate ikats; the rustling ornate banarasis; the vibrant bandhanis; the precious patolas and many more. Every saree is an unspoken representation of the place and people who wove the masterpiece, the dyes and the motifs, aesthetics and distinctiveness that is exclusive to each of them. Come unravel the timeless journey of sarees and celebrate its elegance, beauty and strength.
Author : Dr. Sukhvir Singh
Publisher : LWRN Studio
ISBN 13 : 8196362226
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (963 download)
Download or read book Traditional Indian Textiles written by Dr. Sukhvir Singh and published by LWRN Studio. This book was released on 2023-05-29 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Indian textiles are an embodiment of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and centuries-old craftsmanship. They serve as a tapestry of colors, patterns, and techniques that reflect the rich diversity and intricate tapestry of India's cultural landscape. Each textile tells a story, weaving together the threads of history, tradition, and creativity that have shaped the vibrant tapestry of Indian textile traditions. This preface aims to delve into the captivating world of traditional Indian textiles, exploring their significance, beauty, and enduring legacy. It invites readers to embark on a journey through time, unraveling the captivating tales spun by skilled artisans and weavers across the length and breadth of India. India's textile heritage is a treasure trove of techniques and designs that have been nurtured for generations. From the delicate handwoven silk sarees of Varanasi to the intricate block prints of Rajasthan, from the vibrant tie-dye textiles of Gujarat to the ornate embroidery of Lucknow, each region boasts its own distinct textile tradition. These traditions not only bear witness to the artistic prowess of the artisans but also serve as a testament to the deep-rooted connection between textiles and Indian culture. Throughout history, Indian textiles have not only adorned the bodies of its people but have also played a pivotal role in religious rituals, social ceremonies, and daily life. The harmonious blend of colors, the meticulous craftsmanship, and the profound symbolism embedded in the textiles are a testament to the profound reverence for aesthetics and the interplay between tradition and innovation. In recent times, there has been a renewed appreciation for traditional Indian textiles, both within India and on the global stage. Designers, artists, and connoisseurs of textile arts are rediscovering the beauty and cultural significance of these textiles, incorporating them into contemporary fashion, interior design, and artistic creations. This revival not only brings these art forms into the limelight but also ensures the preservation of traditional skills and empowers the communities involved in their creation. Yet, as we celebrate the beauty and legacy of traditional Indian textiles, it is essential to acknowledge the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. Globalization, modernization, and the relentless pursuit of mass production pose significant threats to the sustainability and preservation of these precious traditions. It is our collective responsibility to protect and promote these invaluable art forms, ensuring that future generations can continue to appreciate the legacy of traditional Indian textiles. This preface sets the stage for an immersive exploration of the world of traditional Indian textiles, delving into their historical significance, cultural context, craftsmanship, and the efforts being made to preserve and promote them. Through this journey, we hope to foster a deep appreciation for the intricacies and beauty of these textiles, inspiring a renewed commitment to their preservation and promotion. Join us on this captivating voyage through the realms of traditional Indian textiles, where heritage meets artistry, and the threads of the past intertwine with the present to create an enduring legacy of beauty, culture, and tradition.
Author : Uday Chatterjee
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000572374
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Urbanism in Developing Countries written by Uday Chatterjee and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mushrooming of illegal housing on the periphery of cities is one of the main consequences of rapid urbanisation associated with social and environmental problems in the developing countries. Sustainable Urbanism in Developing Countries discusses the linkage between urbanism and sustainability and how sustainable urbanism can be implemented to overcome the problems of housing and living conditions in urban areas. Through case studies from India, Indonesia, China, etc., using advanced GIS techniques, this book analyses several planning and design criteria to solve the physical, social, and economic problems of urbanisation and refers to urban planning as an effective measure to protect and promote the cultural characteristics of specific locations in these developing countries. FEATURES Investigates an interdisciplinary approach to urbanism, including urban ecology, ecosystem services, sustainable landscapes, and advanced geographical systems Analyses unique case studies of rapid urbanisation from a local to a national scale in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, China, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Indonesia and their global impact Examines the use of GIS and spatial statistics in analysing urban sprawl and the massive amount of data gathered by every operational activity of municipalities Focuses on the holistic perspective of sustainable urbanism and the harmony in the human–nature relationship to achieve sustainable development Covers a wide range of issues manifested in urban areas with economic, societal, and environmental implications contributed by leading scholars from the Global South
Author : Jasleen Dhamija
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
ISBN 13 : 8170174503
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Asian Embroidery written by Jasleen Dhamija and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian Embroidery Is The Result Of An International Seminar Held By Crafts Council Of India, Which Was Coordinated By The Well-Known Authority On Textiles, Jasleen Dhamija. Writers, Researchers, Professors, Who Have Spent A Life Time Researching In Different Regions Of Asia Came Together To Share Their Know Ledge. Besides Well-Known Subjects As Phulkari, Bagh, The Central Asian Suzani, There Are The Little Known Embroideries Of The Philippines, Of Kyrgyzstan, Of The Chinese Settlers In Indonesia, The Beadwork Of Sarawak. There Is The Brilliant Work Of The Symbolic Significance Of Light And Shining Surfaces And A Broad Sweep Of The Creative Expressions Of Different Regions. The Contributors Are Well- Known Authorities Padma Shri Jagdish Mittal, Prof. Joanne Eicher, Prof. Victoria Rivers, John Gillow, Prof. Shehnaz Ismail, Dr. Judy Frater, Ruby Ghuznavi, Edric Ong And Many Others.
Author : Sorabji M. Rutnagur
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Indian Textile Journal written by Sorabji M. Rutnagur and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pradumna Tana
Publisher : Stemmer House Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780880450898
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Traditional Chikankari Embroidery Patterns of India written by Pradumna Tana and published by Stemmer House Pub. This book was released on 1988 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chikankari is the term for the white cotton thread embroidery stitched on white cotton cloth in the Lucknow area of India. The subtle interplay of tonal and textural nuances produced through the varied, finely worked-out patterns -- workmanship once taken for granted but now collected by connoisseurs -- is beautifully demonstrated here by two acknowledged masters of textile design.
Author : P. Koshy
Publisher : tdw publishing
ISBN 13 : 939182823X
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (918 download)
Download or read book Entrepreneurship and Private Enterprises in Economic Development in Rural India written by P. Koshy and published by tdw publishing . This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book encapsulates the potential and opportunities within Rural India, particularly the small enterprises and the private sector. The papers and essays that are covered here include start-up scenarios, SMEs, farm economics, entrepreneurship and enterprise policy aspects, sustainable development goals(SDGs) and rural economy, to mention a few. There are also sector specific studies on handicraft and Chikankari embroidery enterprises, women entrepreneurs of Kashmir valley and tribal entrepreneurship. Rural tourism, skill development and digital marketing are some other areas that are covered. The crux of this book is that rural enterprises and business ventures are quickly getting transformed, modernized and evolving to the needs of the global market and customers. As they grow, they contribute in the fight to poverty, creating green jobs and acting as a cultural link of real India to the world. The book consists of 19 research articles/studies by an eclectic set of authors from across India. The book also contains select case studies of rural enterprises, agro-farm business ventures and some of the emerging digital platforms and agro-tech startups. #startupModels#entrepreneurship #RuralEnterprises #Innovation #WomenEnterprises #MicroEnterprises #TribalEntrepreneurship #Agri-Entrepreneurship #SDGs#artisans#handicrafts#weavers#potters #agrobusinesses #employment#digitaltransformation #digitalmarketing #E-commerce #globalvaluechains #ruralstartups #agrotechstartups
Author : Dr. Pooja Srivastava, Dr. Anchal Rastogi, Dr. Pooja Bhatia , Ms. Samiksha Gupta, Ms. Ragini Dixit
Publisher : Shashwat Publication
ISBN 13 : 9360873209
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (68 download)
Download or read book The Global Green Economy Leading to Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach written by Dr. Pooja Srivastava, Dr. Anchal Rastogi, Dr. Pooja Bhatia , Ms. Samiksha Gupta, Ms. Ragini Dixit and published by Shashwat Publication. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Global Green Economy Leading to Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach," which we edited, is a book in which all of the authors contributed to bring new insights into socioeconomic trends. We have concentrated on the most recent market trends in this book, defining various fields such as Green HRM, Green Finance/Accounting, Environmental Concern, Green Production and Brand Management, Values and Ethics, Consumer Buying Behaviour Towards Green Products, Resource Management, Sustainable Business Practices, Technology and Innovation, Challenges and Barriers, Social and Human Sustainability, Case Studies and Best Practices, Interdisciplinary Approaches by inviting academia.
Author : Catherine Amoroso Leslie
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313342474
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)
Download or read book Needlework through History written by Catherine Amoroso Leslie and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Needlework serves functional purposes, such as providing warmth, but has also communicated individual and social identity, spiritual beliefs, and aesthetic ideals throughout time and geography. Needlework traditions are often associated with rituals and celebrations of life events. Often-overlooked by historians, practicing needlework and creating needlework objects provides insights to the history of everyday life. Needlework techniques traveled with merchants and explorers, creating a legacy of cross-cultural exchange. Some techniques are virtually universal and others are limited to a small geographical area. Settlers brought traditions which were sometimes re-invented as indigenous arts. This volume of approximately 75 entries is a comprehensive resource on techniques and cultural traditions for students, information professionals, and collectors.
Author : EduGorilla Prep Experts
Publisher : EduGorilla Community Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book CISF Constable Recruitment Exam 2022 | 1500+ Solved Objective Questions (10 Full-length Mock Tests + 8 Sectional Tests) written by EduGorilla Prep Experts and published by EduGorilla Community Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2022-08-03 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Best Selling Book in English Edition for CISF Constable Recruitment Exam with objective-type questions as per the latest syllabus given by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). • Compare your performance with other students using Smart Answer Sheets in EduGorilla’s CISF Constable Recruitment Exam Practice Kit. • CISF Constable Recruitment Exam Preparation Kit comes with 18 Tests (10 Full-length Mock Tests + 8 Sectional Tests) with the best quality content. • Increase your chances of selection by 14X. • CISF Constable Recruitment Exam Prep Kit comes with well-structured and 100% detailed solutions for all the questions. • Clear exam with good grades using thoroughly Researched Content by experts.
Author : Amrita Gandhi
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 935118627X
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)
Download or read book Live Like a Maharaja written by Amrita Gandhi and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2014-02-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the anchor of the incredibly popular NDTV Good Times show, Royal Reservation On her show, Amrita Gandhi has been a welcome guest to royal families all over India. Live like a Maharaja: How to Turn Your Home into a Palace is her treasure trove of royal lifestyle tips and secrets that will change the way you live. Discover the art of setting a dining table from the royal house of Rampur; learn how to accessorize your chiffon sari like Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur; uncover Saif Ali Khan’s style commandments and master the secrets of an authentic Hyderabadi biryani from the chefs of the Falaknuma Palace. Full of great advice on how to create luxury out of the ordinary, this book is an exciting journey into the lives and homes of India’s royal families, revealing the prized lifestyle secrets that will make kings and queens of all of us.
Author : Arunima Hoskote
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1648996906
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (489 download)
Download or read book Heirloom Treasures: The Cultural Tapestry of India written by Arunima Hoskote and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-08-22 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an anthology of stories from the magazine India Beckons. We have picked up the best stories in the heritage, culture and travel space and made a volume on that. The stories talk about travel, culture, heritage, and traditions of Indians. India is a profoundly complex and beautiful country and, as you travel across the country, you can find some beautiful stories and places unravelling for the traveller. The book is for people who would like to learn more about India’s heritage and are looking for the right places in India to include in their travel plans. This book is also a good read for children who want to learn about the diverse traditional and cultural values that stitch into the very fabric of India, making it a popular tourist destination. From Pochampally Ikat sarees to the Kuchipudi dance form, from festivals like Ugadi to a recount of the life and teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, from the celebration of Lathmaar Holi in Mathura to the spiritual journey at the Kumbh Mela in Pragyaraj (which has been declared an intangible heritage by UNESCO), this book documents India's glorious and rich heritage thoroughly. The editor of the magazine endeavours to keep the readers engaged with novel and interesting articles.
Author : G. J. Sumathi
Publisher : New Age International
ISBN 13 : 9788122413717
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (137 download)
Download or read book Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design written by G. J. Sumathi and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2007 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Is Designed To Provide Uninitiated Readers With The Background Necessary For An Understanding And Appreciation Of Fashion And Apparel Designing Theory. Topics Are Systematically Divided Into Two Sections; Origin Of Fashion, Elements And Principles Of Designing, The Biographies Of International Designers And Their Famous Labels And Fashion In Chinese Revolution Are Covered In Section I. The Second Section Has Been Devoted To The Treatment Of Prints And Basic Silhouettes, Knowledge Of Which Is Essential Before A More Comprehensive Study Of Fashion Concepts Can Be Undertaken.I Hope That This Work Would Be Useful For Students, Both At Degree And Diploma Levels, As Well As General Readers. It Should Stimulate, Inspire And Encourage Further Study.The Presentation Is Profusely Illustrated With A Large Number Of Suitable Figures And Sketches To Provide A Graphics Treatment Of The Subject.
Author : YCT Expert Team
Publisher : YOUTH COMPETITION TIMES
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book 2022-23 UPPSC (Pre & Main) UP Special written by YCT Expert Team and published by YOUTH COMPETITION TIMES. This book was released on with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022-23 UPPSC (Pre & Main) UP Special Chapter-wise Solved Papers
