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Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
Book Summary
This Non-Fiction Cultural History Book Invites Readers Into The Story Of A Single, Iconic Garment That Has Travelled Across Centuries And Continents. It Traces How The Sari, IndiaβS Oldest Surviving Garment, Has Evolved In The Cultural ImaginationβFrom Sacred Texts And Monumental Sculpture To Modern Diplomacy And Everyday Wear. Designed For Adults And Curious Readers Of Fashion History, Gender Studies, And South Asian Culture, The Tone Is Thoughtful, Reverent, And Inspiring.
The Narrative Weaves Personal Memory With Historical Context, Presenting The Sari As More Than FabricβItβS A Symbol Of Feminine Power And The Plural Identities Of India. Readers Journey Through Time And Place, Exploring Regional Traditions Such As Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Sambalpuri, And Paithani, And Seeing How Textiles Illuminate Social Change And Cultural Exchange.
Across Eras And Media, The Book Blends Memoir With Cultural Analysis, Drawing Connections Between Sacred Literature, Sculpture, And Painting. It Revisits Childhood Memories In Delhi And Kathmandu, And Recounts A Life Abroad That Challenged Conventional Attire Norms, All While Tracing How The Sari Has Appeared In Art, Literature, And Public LifeβFrom Goddesses And Queens To Contemporary Influencers.
Readers Finish With A Renewed Appreciation For A Garment That Binds History, Art, And Identity. The Book Fosters Curiosity, Deepens Cultural Understanding, And Leaves A Lasting Sense Of Connection To IndiaβS Heritage.
Product Details
Author
Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
Publisher
aleph book company
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
Dimensions
178 x 114 x 1 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: βΉ 499
βΉ 410
βΉ 89 Off