• ISBN13: 9788189995713
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Fine Arts
• Publisher: Mapin Publishing
• Publisher Imprint: MapinPub
• Publication Date: March 15, 2012
• Pages: 256
• Original Price: INR 2500.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 2000 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

Handmade and handcrafted objects are a part of daily life in Gujarat. The crafts of Gujarat demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature, offer meaningful lessons in sustainable living for future generations. The ingenious use of natural and locally available materials is combined with a unique aesthetic, bringing together form and function in each magnificent product. With simple tools, adherence to norms set by tradition and with their imagination, the artisans of Gujarat have embodied human potential. Traditional skills are now applied to create products for the contemporary world, demonstrating convincingly that natural and handmade products are adaptable over time. And, that tradition is very relevant in modern times.