Precious Threads and Precarious Lives: Histories of Shawl and Silk Industries of Kashmir
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Precious Threads and Precarious Lives: Histories of Shawl and Silk Industries of Kashmir, 1846–1950

SKU: 9781032468631

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Unravel the intricate history of Kashmir’s famed shawl and silk industries from 1846–1950. This compelling study explores their socio-economic and political significance, delving into home looms, karkhanas, and labour innovations. Discover the profound impact of colonialism on this vital Indian textile heritage. Through a micro-history approach, it illuminates production, circulation, and consumption, offering unique comparisons with global craft practices. Essential for scholars and enthusiasts of South Asian history, colonial studies, and economic history, this book offers deep insights into the threads that shaped lives and economies in Jammu and Kashmir.

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