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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Pages 134 , Reprinted in (2007) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613599

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About this Item: Gyan Publishing House. Condition: New. pp. 272, Maps, Index. Seller Inventory # 26216447

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About this Item: Gyan Publishing House. Condition: New. pp. 272 Figures, Illus. (Mostly Col.), Maps. Seller Inventory # 7664288

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About this Item: Gyan Publishing House. Condition: New. pp. 251 Index. Seller Inventory # 26206511

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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Pages 268 , Reprinted in (2006) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613597

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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Pages 300 , Reprinted in (2006) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613553

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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Pages 304 , Reprinted in (2006) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613582

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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Vol: - 1st, Pages 333, Reprinted in (2006) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613561

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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Vol: - 4th, Pages 487, Reprinted in (2006) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613564

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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Vol: - 3rd, Pages 517, Reprinted in (2006) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613563

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About this Item: Leather Bound. Condition: New. Lang: -English , Vol: - 2nd, Pages 551, Reprinted in (2006) with the help of original edition published long back (). This book is Printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour HARDCOVER {LEATHER BOUND EDITION WITH GOLDEN LEAF PRINTING ALSO AVAILABLE}, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.; Seller Inventory # 1111008613562

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About this Item: PAPERBACK. Condition: New. Book Cover and ISBN may be different from US edition but contents as same US Edition. Excellent Quality,Quick delivery, We may ship the books from Asian regions for inventory purpose. Our courier service is not available at PO BOX. Seller Inventory # abe_9788121209106

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About this Item: PAPERBACK. Condition: New. Book Cover and ISBN may be different from US edition but contents as same US Edition. Excellent Quality,Quick delivery, We may ship the books from Asian regions for inventory purpose. Our courier service is not available at PO BOX. Seller Inventory # abe_9788121209083

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About this Item: Gyan Publishing House, 2006. Paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # SONG8121208971

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About this Item: Gyan, New Delhi, 2006. Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Brata meaning and origin. 2. Brata ways and customs. 3. Brata wishes ingredients rules. 4. Brata the Alpana and Rhymes. 5. Classification of Bratas. 6. Brata folk tales. 7. Brata Bengali poetry in the old and middle ages. 8. Brata sociological analysis. 9. Various Bratas. 10. Brata district wise observance. 11. Brata other states and neighbours. 12. Brata comparisons. 13. Field survey. 14. Motif index in Brata narrations. Bibliography. Index. The theme of the book is based on the Women's Brata Rituals. The definition and source of Brata along with rituals rites characteristics classification tales role of women sociological analysis comparative study motif index of Bratas district wise and state wise review of Bratas and those of neighbouring countries have been incorporated in this work on Bratas of Bengal. In fact this is a comprehensive survey of the different aspect of Bratas. The exhaustive field study by the author who happens to be an eminent folklorist of India in her own right has given some newer dimensions of these ritualistic practices. On many counts this should claim a pioneering position in the study of the popular religious cults prevailing in the Bengali cultural orbit. Plenty of coloured pictures have enhanced the importance of the volume. One may quite confidently accept this book as a leading research work in the folklore studies not only in West Bengal but in the entire sub continent. 268 pp. Seller Inventory # 61763

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About this Item: Gyan, New Delhi, 2006. Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Preface. Introduction. 1. Literary riddle. 2. Popular riddle. 3. Rural life in riddles. 4. Larger social life and riddles. 5. Social analysis. 6. Comparative study. 7. Field survey. Bibliography. Index. It is a comprehensive volume on Bengali riddles and their socio cultural background. The author has devotedly collected these riddles from different corners of West Bengal and Bangladesh through extensive field study and classified analysed and evaluated their sociological importance. In the light of this study an inquisitive reader would be able to form an in depth impression about the social as well as familial life of the Bengali people. Even a casual browsing would convince the reader to acknowledge the author's comprehensive study in this regard. It may also be noted that this book on Bengali riddles is the first of its kind in English or any language other than Bengali. 252 pp. Seller Inventory # 59223

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About this Item: Gyan, 2007. Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. Photo credit. 1. The beginning. 2. Characteristics of Kantha. 3. Ingredients and stitiches. 4. Borders. 5. Not just coverlets. 6. The motifs. 7. The Alpana. 8. Nakshi Kantha comparative analysis. 9. Nakshi Kantha in literature. 10. Present status. Appendix A 1. Field survey West Bengal and Bangladesh. Appendix B 1. In museums and individual collections. Album. Bibliography. Index. The art of Kantha or embroidered quilt has been flourishing in rural Bengal for centuries. Its exquisite beauty was brought to the notice of city dwellers and to some extent to the outside world. Dr. Sila Basak has now produced a commendable work on the Kantha art of Bengal the result of extensive research painstaking field work introspective analysis and collection of materials from far and near. She starts with a brief history of needlework in the world and its practice in India from an early date. She dwells upon the large social content of the Kantha that genuinely reflects the world of the Bengali woman. A careful analysis further brings out the reflections of folk beliefs and practices of religious ideas of themes and characters from mythologies and epics of flora and fauna and finally of man and nature. The Kantha it its own way depict the social and personal life of the people. 320 pp. Seller Inventory # 62261

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