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Nandan, Jahnvi Lakhota; Gupta, Shivani

 
9789351941408: Pukka Indian: 100 Objects That Define India
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ISBN 10 : 935194140X ISBN 13 : 9789351941408
Editeur : Roli Books Pvt Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

  • Gathers together, in a fun and colourful way, 100 objects that represent Indian culture and design - from Agarbatti to Veena, from Bindi to Z-shaped pump
  • A complete portrait of Indian design
In Hindi 'pukka' means genuine, authentic, complete. Design in India is not only determined by the aesthetic appeal of the object, but also by the significance of the object in the everyday life of its users. In some instances, the age-old practices established by ancient Indian wisdom determine the design of an object, such as the datun (neem tree twig) recommended for oral care or agarbatti (incense) used to heal and protect. On the other hand, the lota (a kind of metal pot) has been a part of everyday Indian life for centuries and its design remains unchanged even today.

Pukka Indian, or Purely Indian, brings together 100 objects that are the most coveted symbols representing Indian culture and design. This illustrated book celebrates the diversity, versatility, vibrancy, and colours of design icons - ranging from kulhad to the kolhapuri chappal, Nano to the Nehru jacket, and auto rickshaw meter to the Ambassador - that set them apart in a country as multifarious as India. Each of these 100 profiles reveals the intrinsic Indian nature of every object, and how each has influenced design, culture and, in turn, every Indian.

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À propos de l'auteur

Born in Lucknow, Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan has a doctorate in architectural design from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. She is also an expert on fragrances, and lives and works in Paris. Shivani Gupta is a professional photographer and Indian Classical Mohiniattam dancer. She currently works from her studio in Goa.

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Éditeur
Roli Books Pvt Ltd
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
935194140X
ISBN 13 
9789351941408
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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