The Arts of Kutch | Christopher W. London | Marg Publications, 2000

The Arts of Kutch, edited by Christopher W. London, is an extensively illustrated volume devoted to the artistic and cultural heritage of Kutch, the historic region in northwestern Gujarat. Published by Marg Publications in June 2000, the book explores the region’s distinctive traditions of art, architecture and craftsmanship.

Kutch has a rich history of artistic patronage, reflected in its palaces, temples, mosques, paintings, carved woodwork, textiles, embroidery and silver objects. This volume brings together scholarship on these varied forms of cultural expression, documenting the visual traditions and material heritage that have shaped the region.

The book covers subjects including the architecture of Bhadreshwar, the Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal, traditional domestic wood carving, Kutchi textiles, embroidery, painting and silverwork. Its colour and black-and-white illustrations provide visual documentation of Kutch’s built heritage, decorative arts and artisanal traditions.

For readers interested in Indian art history, regional architecture, textile traditions and traditional craftsmanship, The Arts of Kutch offers a focused reference on a distinctive cultural region. It is particularly relevant to collectors, researchers, designers and anyone studying the artistic heritage of Gujarat.

This hardcover edition, accompanied by its dust jacket, is in excellent condition and makes a valuable addition to a library of Indian art, architecture and cultural history.

Details

• Title: The Arts of Kutch
• Editor: Christopher W. London
• Publisher: Marg Publications
• Publication Date: June 2000
• Place of Publication: Mumbai, India
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Language: English
• Length: 147 pages
• Illustrations: Colour and black-and-white illustrations
• ISBN-13: 9788185026480
• Subject: Kutch, Gujarat, Indian art, architecture and traditional crafts
• Topics Covered: Temples, mosques, palaces, painting, wood carving, textiles, embroidery and silverwork
• Condition: Excellent condition. Both the book and dust jacket are very well preserved.