Author: Varma, B.K. ; Saxena, S.C. ; & Bhargaua, V.K.
Title: Carpet Craft of Obra Village [Bihar, Handicraft Survey Report]
Description: Delhi, Controller of Publications, (1989). orig. boards. 30x21cm, (6),100,(29)p, Series: Census of India-1981. Series 4: Bihar. Part X-D.. 29pp photoplates. Some wear. Corners rubbed. Good. ¶ Includes folding map + 29 single-side photoplates throughout text. Printer's colophon published on rear cover reads: "PRG 21.81 (BIHAR) - 300 - 1989 ( DSK II)" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies]. An in-depth study of the carpet-weaving craft of Obra village (Aurangabad district, Bihar state) detailing history of origin & development of the craft, craftsmen in their rural setting, process of learning,manufacturing process, marketing, craft & employment.

Keywords: Indian Ethnology, traditional crafts, Sociology, Anthropology, Census of India, Bihar, Handloom weaving, Obra Carpets, Carpet weaving