Pukka Indian - 100 Objects that Define India (Hardcover)

In Hindi 'pukka' means genuine, authentic, complete. Design in India is not only determined by the aesthetic appeal of the object, but also by the significance of the object in the everyday life of its users. In some instances, the age-old practices established by ancient Indian wisdom determine the design of an object, such as the datun (neem tree twig) recommended for oral care or agarbatti (incense) used to heal and protect. On the other hand, the lota (a kind of metal pot) has been a part of everyday Indian life for centuries and its design remains unchanged even today. Pukka Indian, or Purely Indian, brings together 100 objects that are the most coveted symbols representing Indian culture and design. This illustrated book celebrates the diversity, versatility, vibrancy, and colours of design icons - ranging from kulhad to the kolhapuri chappal, Nano to the Nehru jacket, and auto rickshaw meter to the Ambassador - that set them apart in a country as multifarious as India. Each of these 100 profiles reveals the intrinsic Indian nature of every object, and how each has influenced design, culture and, in turn, every Indian.

General

Imprint:	Roli Books Pvt Ltd
Country of origin:	India
Release date:	September 2018
Authors:	Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan • Shivani Gupta
Dimensions:	241 x 209 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-93-51-94140-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Graphic design Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Product design Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours > Flags & insignia Books > History > History of specific subjects > Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours > Flags & insignia
LSN:	93-51-94140-X
Barcode:	9789351941408

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