| Traditional Jewelry of India Contributor(s): Untracht, Oppi (Author) |
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ISBN: 050028749X ISBN-13: 9780500287491 Publisher: Thames & Hudson OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Far more than merely a display of wealth and taste, jewelry is an integral element in the lives of the people of India. Drawing on more than 35 years of collecting and research, Untracht surveys the major Indian jewelry forms and techniques, exploring Indian jewelry as both an ongoing aesthetic spanning 5,000 years and a highly significant form of cultural expression. 870 illustrations, 220 in color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - General - Design | Jewelry |
| Dewey: 739.270 |
| LCCN: 2008901130 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 9" W x 11.1" (4.15 lbs) 430 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Indian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lavishly illustrated with over 800 images, this revealing book represents the culmination of over 30 years of research and investigation of personal adornment, and the multifarious significance given in India to these decorative objects. |