Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery
Rita Devi Sharma; M. Varadarajan
ISBN 10: 8174362479 ISBN 13: 9788174362476
Published by Lustre Press / Roli Books, 2004
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Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery gives an informative account of the history of crafting enamels in India from the time of the Mughals to the present in an easy reader-friendly manner calculated to arouse the interest of the reader. The book traces the origin and development of Indian enamel jewellery, which is interwoven with legend, lore, history and culture. The many-hued metals, gems and enchanting enamels used as adornment and for decorative purposes are written about with deep insight discussing the techniques and styles found in India. The craft of Indian has been preserved for posterity in paintings, sculptures and books.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Handcrafted Indian Enamel Jewellery
Publisher: Lustre Press / Roli Books
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket