Author: Marbaniang, B. ; & Lungdoh, H.S.
Title: Meghalaya: Handicraft Survey Report: Handloom Weaving
Description: Delhi, Controller of Publications, (1989). orig.wrappers. 29x21cm, ix,91pp, Series: Census of India-1981. Part - XD, Series 14. Includes 8pp photos ; numerous textual tables. 8pp photos. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Printer's colophon published on rear cover reads: "PRG 8.81 (Meghalaya) - 300 - 1989 (DSK II)" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies] An in- depth study of the various textile items (Garo lungi; Hajong lungi; Jainsem; Lushai loom cloth; bed sheets;towels;bedcovers, etc) produced by tribal (Hajong & Garo) weavers of Madhupara village and Dapgiri village ( West Garo Hills district) and Dlima village (East Garo Hills district) of Meghalaya state in Northeast India bordering Assam & Bangladesh. Details the history of origin & development of the craft; craftsmen in their rural setting; process of learning ; manufacturing process ; marketing ,craft & employment

Keywords: Handloom weaving, Traditional crafts, tribal weaving, Garo people, Sociology, Anthropology, Hajong people, Census of India, Northeast India