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- ISBN-10: 0367443511
- ISBN-13: 978-0367443511
- Edition: Second
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication date: 8 August 2019
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- Print length: 364 pages
Availability: In Stock
The World of the Banaras Weaver
SKU: 9780367443511
Original price was: ₹1,495.00.₹1,196.00Current price is: ₹1,196.00.
Explore the intricate world of the Banaras weaver and the interwoven lives of Hindu and Muslim communities within India’s vibrant sari industry. This compelling ethnographic study, “The World of the Banaras Weaver,” uses the metaphor of tana-bana (warp and weft) to reveal the complex social and economic matrix of Banaras. Delve into the daily realities of Banaras Muslims, understand how women navigate family and industry, and witness the evolving landscape of this artisanal craft. This second edition offers updated insights into the weaving industry’s recent developments, making it essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts of social anthropology, gender studies, sociology, and South Asian studies interested in communalism and cultural representation in everyday India.
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