Embroidering Lives - 9780791440872
Un libro in lingua di Wilkinson Weber Clare M. edito da State Univ of New York Pr, 1999
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Investigates the lives and work of women in the chikan embroidery industry of Lucknow, India, exploring important issues in women's studies, anthropology, and urban development. Describes the impact of seclusion of women on women's work and occupational opportunities, discusses the role of subcontractors in home-based industry, and looks at the role of development agencies and programs. Also discusses skill and knowledge in fine chikan embroidery, stressing the need to understand a handicraft from its maker's point of view. Includes glossaries of terms, and b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: Embroidering Lives
- Sottotitolo: Women's Work and Skill in the Lucknow Embroidery Industry
- Lingua: English
- Autori : Wilkinson Weber Clare M.
- Editore: State Univ of New York Pr
- Collana: State Univ of New York Pr (Hardcover)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 01 Marzo '99
- Genere: BUSINESS and ECONOMICS
- Argomenti : Women embroidery industry employees India Lucknow White work embroidery India Luckno
- Pagine: 239
- Dimensioni mm: 241 x 165 x 25
- EAN-13: 9780791440872