{"product_id":"artisans-and-craftmen-of-northern-india","title":"Artisans and Craftmen of Northern India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thind, Kuldeep Singh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-01-2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788124605233\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary aim of this book is to highlight the significant contributions made by artisans and craftsmen in portraying society from various perspectives. These talented individuals mostly came from the Shudras (lower caste) and the oppressed segments of society, yet their work left a lasting legacy. The book seeks to inspire both readers and scholars to appreciate the role of these artisans in shaping society through their immortal creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artisans covered in the book include potters, weavers, carpenters, architects, sculptors, metallurgy and metal workers, leather workers, painters, and others who worked with ivory, glass, mirrors, perfumes, cosmetics, musical instruments, oil, salt, and liquor. These artisans not only met the daily needs of their communities but also captured different aspects of their lives through their craftsmanship. Architects, for example, designed houses, wells, temples, forts, bridges, and rock-edicts—structures that are revered today for their historical and architectural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also emphasizes the invaluable contributions made by historians who recorded and immortalized these creations, including the stupas and structures of Ashoka's reign. Despite their significant role in society, artisans often lacked institutionalized education and passed down their skills from generation to generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuldeep Singh Thind is a noted scholar who has focused on the history and contributions of artisans and craftsmen in ancient India. With a deep understanding of Indian cultural heritage, Thind brings attention to the often-overlooked but crucial role that these creative individuals played in shaping the society of their time. His work aims to preserve and honor the rich legacy of Indian craftsmanship and art, while also addressing the social and economic conditions that influenced the lives of these skilled workers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49578602692912,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124605233","price":990.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-artisans-and-craftmen-of-northern-india-40281142395184.jpg?v=1775965612","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/artisans-and-craftmen-of-northern-india","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}