The World Of The Banaras Weaver

Author : Vasanthi Raman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000650471

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The World of the Banaras Weaver by Vasanthi Raman Pdf

This book is a fascinating investigation into how communalism plays out in everyday India. Using the metaphor of tana-bana – the warp and the weft of the Banarasi sari – the author reproduces the interwoven life of Hindu-Muslim relations in the Banarasi sari industry. As the city of Banaras in Uttar Pradesh takes the centre stage as the site of this ethnographic study, the author documents the dissonance in representations of Banaras as a sacred Hindu city and its essential plural character. The volume • examines in-depth the lives of Banaras Muslims in the social and economic matrix of the sari industry; • highlights how women negotiate between home, family and their place in the artisanal industry; and • sheds light on their fast-changing world of the Banaras weavers and their responses to it. With a new introduction and fresh data, the second edition looks at the subsequent developments in the weaving industry over the last decade. This volume will be of immense interest to scholars and researchers of social anthropology, gender studies, development studies, sociology and South Asian studies.

Author : Vertul Singh
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9789357088701

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Banaras by Vertul Singh Pdf

Banaras has been home to sages, artists, poets, musicians and seekers from all parts of India. The ancient canon of texts passed down orally by the sages was written and transcribed in the lanes and by-lanes of this city. Over the centuries, the art of grafting and subsuming the religious and cultural ethos became the hallmark of Banaras. In this book, Vertul Singh presents a kaleidoscopic view of Banaras that charts a narrative spanning from the present-day city and its origins as Kashi to the fin de siècle of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which witnessed the city’s inclusionary development as a cultural and pilgrimage centre, an opulent trading hub and a basilica of political power. Weaving facts, interesting anecdotes and untold stories to make a rich tapestry, this book is an insider’s account and an unparalleled portrait of the city.

Author : Sandria B. Freitag
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520313392

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Culture and Power in Banaras by Sandria B. Freitag Pdf

This collection of ten essays on Banaras, one of the largest urban centers in India's eastern Gangetic plain, is united by a common interest in examining everyday activities in order to learn about shared values and motivations, processes of identity formation, and self-conscious constructions of community. Part One examines the performance genres that have drawn audiences from throughout the city. Part Two focuses on the areas of neighborhood, leisure, and work, examining the processes by which urban residents use a sense of identity to organize their activities and bring meaning to their lives. Part Three links these experiences within Banaras to a series of "larger worlds," ranging from language movements and political protests to disease ecology and regional environmental impact. Banaras is a complex world, with differences in religion, caste, class, language, and popular culture; the diversity of these essays embraces those differences. It is a collection that will interest scholars and students of South Asia as well as anyone interested in comparative discussions of popular culture. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

Author : Vasanthi Raman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136518010

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The Warp and the Weft by Vasanthi Raman Pdf

This book studies the impact of the communal violence of the early 1990s on the individual lives of the Muslim weavers of Banaras, with considerable focus on gender, identity and inter-community relations.

Author : Vasanthi Raman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Communalism
ISBN : MINN:31951D03010907B

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Entangled Yarns by Vasanthi Raman Pdf

Author : Vasanthi Raman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136518003

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The Warp and the Weft by Vasanthi Raman Pdf

This book studies the impact of the communal violence of the early 1990s on the individual lives of the Muslim weavers of Banaras, with considerable focus on gender, identity and inter-community relations.

Author : P. Swarnalatha
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8125028684

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The World of the Weaver in Northern Coromandel, C.1750-c.1850 by P. Swarnalatha Pdf

This Study Is Essentially An Attempt To Examine At The Level Of The Locality. The Total History Of The Weavers Of Northern Coromandel During A Period When India Was Being Incorporated Into The Modern World Economic System. It Examines, Through A Holistic Perspective, The Cultural, Economic, Political, And Social Environment In Which The Weavers Functioned, Which Was Governed At The Macro-Level By Their Engagement With The Colonial State. The Intersecting Of The Several Spheres Determining The Weavers Work Environment Reflect The Integral Nature Of Their Society.

Author : Ashok Raj
Publisher : True Sign Publishing House
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9789359886848

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Magical Minds and Magical Hands All the Handicrafts and Handlooms Of Madhya Pradesh by Ashok Raj Pdf

"Exploring the Heart of India: The Artistic Legacy of Madhya Pradesh" is a captivating journey into the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Madhya Pradesh, often referred to as the 'Heart of Bharat'. This book delves deep into the state's vibrant tapestry of language, literature, music, dance, drama, and handicrafts, painting a vivid picture of a land where ancient traditions and modern creativity intertwine seamlessly. Madhya Pradesh, with its diverse influences from the Aryans, Buddhists, and indigenous tribes like the Bhils and Gonds, presents a unique cultural mosaic. The book highlights how these influences have shaped the state's multifaceted culture, making it a repository of varied art forms. Readers will be enthralled by detailed accounts of Madhya Pradesh's famous handlooms and handicrafts. The state's textile wonders, such as Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees, and the unique crafts like Gwalior carpets, Batik prints, and Gond paintings, are explored in depth. Each chapter dedicated to these crafts not only describes their beauty but also tells the stories of the skilled artisans behind them. Moreover, the book provides an insightful look into the Geographical Indication (GI) tags assigned to several of Madhya Pradesh's handicrafts and handlooms, underscoring their uniqueness and cultural significance. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian culture, traditional arts, and the vibrant legacy of one of India's most culturally rich states.

Author : Kabir
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Hindi poetry
ISBN : 0143029681

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The Weaver's Songs by Kabir Pdf

Life and works of a Hindu saint poet.

Author : Jaya Madhavan
Publisher : Tulika Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8181461681

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Kabir The Weaver-Poet by Jaya Madhavan Pdf

Author : Tanweer Fazal,Divya Vaid,Surinder S. Jodhka
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000901948

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Marginalities and Mobilities among India’s Muslims by Tanweer Fazal,Divya Vaid,Surinder S. Jodhka Pdf

This book studies how marginality impacts the everyday lives of Indian Muslims. It challenges the prevailing myths and stereotypes through which Indian Muslims have come to be seen in the popular imagination. The volume engages with questions of citizenship, collective violence, and issues of civil and criminal jurisprudence. It explores the linkages between development, marginality, and citizenship – the three critical issues for modern democracies today. Going beyond the singular narrative of a community on a continuous slide, the chapters in this volume present diversities of the Muslim experience of exclusion and participation. It discusses themes such as violence and marginality among minorities; Indian Muslims and the ghettoized economy; employment aspirations of low-income Muslim men; intergenerational social mobility of Muslims; the nature of the middle class; and the question of Islam, development, and globalization to showcase the living conditions of Muslims in India. Part of the Religion and Citizenship series, this timely volume will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of political studies, sociology, political sociology, minority studies, public policy, religion, citizenship studies, diversity and inclusion studies, and social anthropology.

Author : Winand M. Callewaert,Robert Schilder
Publisher : Hemkunt Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Hindu pilgrims and pilgrimages
ISBN : 8170103029

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Banaras by Winand M. Callewaert,Robert Schilder Pdf

Author : Michael S. Dodson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000365641

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Banaras: Urban Forms and Cultural Histories by Michael S. Dodson Pdf

The book presents a rich and surprising account of the recent history of the north Indian city of Banaras. Supplementing traditional accounts, which have focused upon the city’s religious imaginary, this volume brings together essays written by acknowledged experts in north Indian culture and history to examine the construction of diverse urban identities in, and after, the British colonial period. Drawing on fields such as archaeology, literature, history, and architecture, these accounts of Banaras understand the narratives which inscribe the city as having been forged substantially in the experiences of British rule. But while British rule transformed the city in many respects, the essays also emphasize the importance of Indian agency in these processes. The book also examines the essential ambiguity of modernization schemes in the city as well as the contingency of elements of religious narrative. The introduction, moreover, attempts to resituate Banaras into a wider tradition of urban studies in South Asia. The book will be of interest to not only scholars and students of north Indian culture and urban history, but also anyone looking to gain a deeper appreciation of this remarkable, and complex, city.

Author : Syed Mohammad Naqavi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Democracy
ISBN : UOM:39015059777212

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Down to Earth by Syed Mohammad Naqavi Pdf

Author : Anant Kamath
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000072204

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The Social Context of Technological Experiences by Anant Kamath Pdf

This book demonstrates how technology and society shape one another and that there are intrinsic connections between technological experiences and social relationships. It employs an array of theoretical concepts and methodological tools to examine the technology–society nexus among three urban groups in India (traditional caste-based handloom weavers, subaltern Dalit communities, and informal female labour). It provides evidence of how innovations such as industrial technologies, communication technologies, and workplace technologies are not only about strides in science and engineering but also about politics and sociology on the ground. The book contributes to the growing research in innovation studies and technology policy that establishes how technological processes and outcomes are contingent on complex sociological variables and contexts. The author offers an inclusive, holistic, and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the field of innovation and technological change and development by involving various methodologies (network analysis, archival work, oral histories, focus group discussions, interviews). The book will serve as reference for researchers and scholars in social sciences, especially those interested in development studies, science and technology policy and innovation studies, information and communication technology (ICT) policy, public policy, management, social work and research methods, economics, sociology, social exclusion and subaltern studies, women’s studies, and South Asian studies. It will also be useful to nongovernmental organisations, activists, and policymakers.