{"product_id":"painting-stories-lives-and-legacies-from-an-indian-crafts-village-9781487527334","title":"Painting Stories: Lives and Legacies from an Indian Crafts Village","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Helle Bundgaard\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Toronto Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Toronto Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asian - Indian \u0026amp; South Asian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting Stories\u003c\/em\u003e explores the accomplishments, struggles, and livelihoods of traditional artisans in Raghurajpur, a village known for its \u003ci\u003epatta chitra\u003c\/i\u003e painters. In this collection, Helle Bundgaard weaves thirty years of observations and experiences into a tapestry of stories, which together present a poignant image of the lives of Indian craft makers and their personal connections to the art that they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe painters' stories are situated in a rich cultural environment and steeped in social relations. For them, painting is more than a livelihood or an aesthetic expression - it is a way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003ePainting Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a window into a part of our world rarely seen, reminding us of both our rich diversity and our shared humanity. Written with the painters, students, and laypersons in mind, the book includes a discussion of ethnographic storytelling and resources for ethnographic writing, as well as color photographs that bring the stories to life. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Toronto Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47779737436311,"sku":"9781487527334","price":3339.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781487527334.webp?v=1778038914","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/painting-stories-lives-and-legacies-from-an-indian-crafts-village-9781487527334","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}