Traditional Jewelry of India
By Oppi Untracht.
Description
"A wondrous collection of data and visuals documenting 5,000 continuous years of jewelry design." —BooklistThis comprehensive survey combines a sumptuous display and documentation of hundreds of pieces of jewelry with an illuminating discussion of how myth, religion, social structure, economics, and politics have influenced jewelry design in India.The book encompasses every area of the country, from sophisticated urban enclaves to isolated ethnic communities. Beginning with Paleothic body ornaments, the author goes on to identify the emergence of major traditional forms, suc...
ISBN(s)
050028749X, 9780500287491
