Buddhist Antiquities Of Nubra Valley, Handloom And Handicrafts Of Gujarat?

Buddhist antiquities of Nubra Valley

Buddhist antiquities of Nubra Valley

Lying under the shadow of gigantic snow peaks, with lush green fields, Nubra captivates visitors with its marvelous scenic beauty. It is the largest subdivision of Ladakh a region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Called the "land of high passes" and located in the Great Himalayas, the Ladakh region, in the past, gained importance from its strategic location at the crossroads of important trade routes. It played a critical role not only in maintaining the trade contacts with the Chinese and Central Asian countries, but also in the spread of Buddhism in Central Asia through this route. Historically, not much is known about ancient Nubra. Its recoded history, however, starts from the period of King Bundle (1400-1440 CE). It was during his time, when Lama Shesrab Zangpo, (a disciple of Acharya Tsong Khapa), is believed to have started regular monastic establishments and the tradition of making Du-khang and temples dedicated to various Buddhist deities. The tradition of building monasteries continued till recent times. ISBN 9788188934898

Surveying all the Nubra Valleys monasteries, palaces and stupas: both surviving and in ruins, Professor Agrawal offers a meticulously detailed study of the Buddhist antiquities in this remote, hitherto archaeologically unexplored region of the Indian subcontinent. Highlighting, besides these earliest structural remains, several rock-carved figures of Vajrapani and Maitreya, accompanied by miniature carvings of stupas and other figures, the author shows how Buddhism had a firm footing in the Nubra Valley and was in the process of spreading. Together with abundant visuals, his book also seeks to examine the architectural niceties of Nubras structures. And, additionally, tries to study, identify and date the historical objects housed in these structures. The book also includes an extensive inventory of the antiquarian remains.

Handloom and handicrafts of Gujarat

Here is a delightful, at once comprehensive view of the handloom and handicrafts of Gujarat a major western Indian state. Once a vital part of the Indus Valley civilization, Gujarat today is home to 289 communities that follow different faiths, customs, and traditions. Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Muslims, Parsis, Christians, and their sub-sects, along with pastoral and nomadic tribes, have coexisted here for centuries. Yet each community preserves its identity in this multicultural environment the self-identity that is magnificently manifest in the regions craft traditions, folklore and festivals. Surprisingly perhaps, many of the Gujarati craft traditions that survive today are traceable in the ancient Indus Valley civilization. ISBN 9788189995713

The story of Gujarat is one of amalgamation and continuity of human potential, seen in the glorious karigari (craftsmanship) in the state. The karigars/artisans of the state have for centuries produced exquisite objects of daily and ceremonial uses. Using locally available materials, they have imaginatively applied ingenious skills and techniques. Every natural resource clay, wood, stone, metal, cotton yarn, animal hide, and variety of flora has been adopted and fashioned, in an array of designs. What we resultantly have is a fascinating balance between nature and humans, between form and function!

Acclaimed worldwide, the crafts of Gujarat are an excellent blend of beauty and design. Together with a profusion of exquisite photographs, the book not only presents an exhaustive range of Gujarats crafts: both traditional and modern, but also highlights the unique techniques and tools that its craftspersons use, while making them. The book also catalogues several significant changes that traditional practices have undergone underscoring changes that are now transferred to create contemporary products.

The book comes from the Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited an undertaking of the Government of Gujarat.

by: A. Mittal

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