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The lives of artisans and the intricate processes of their craft are well documented.

Paramparic Karigar, an Association of craftspersons based in Mumbai, committed to promote and preserve traditional Indian Craft recently brought out a book of the same name. The book has been sensitively put together in a bid to recognise five master craftspersons who have each described their respective crafts — Gadwakam, Kalamkari, Mithila Kala, Mitti Kam and Tana Bana. Meticulous editing that preserves the essence of thought has resulted in a beautiful document with exquisite colour plates......

Read more at - http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/08/09/stories/2009080950210500.htm

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