Textiles of the Banjara: Cloth and Culture of a Wandering Tribe

by Charllotte Kwon and Tim McLaughlin

The Banjara, - an ethnic group composed of semi-nomadic tribes found throughout the Indian subcontinent, are renowned for their highly colorful textiles. Embellished with mirrors, shells, and intricate embroidery, Banjara work displays a surprisingly modern aesthetic. Created to showcase embroidery skill, protect the owner from harm, and channel auspicious powers, the Banjara technique is unique in India and is a celebration of the strength of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500518378
• ISBN13: 9780500518373
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.2" x 12.2"