Craft matters : artisans, development, and the Indian nation /

Venkatesan, Soumhya.

Craft matters : artisans, development, and the Indian nation / Soumhya Venkatesan. - xv, 294 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm

Originally presented as the author's thesis (PhD.)--University of Cambridge, 2002.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]-289) and index.

Study conducted at Pattamadai town located in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India.

9788125036821 (hbk.) Rs840.00 8125036822 (hbk.)

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Rugs--India--Pattamadai.
Hand weaving--India--Pattamadai.
Weavers--India--Pattamadai.
Muslim artisans--India--Pattamadai.

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