{"product_id":"the-arts-of-kutch-christopher-w-london-2000","title":"The Arts of Kutch | Christopher W. London | Marg Publications, 2000","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Arts of Kutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, edited by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristopher W. London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKutch 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers interested in Indian art history, regional architecture, textile traditions and traditional craftsmanship, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Arts of Kutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Arts of Kutch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christopher W. 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