Author: Baruah, S.K.; Bhattacharjee, N. and Bhuyan, J.C.
Title: Handicraft Survey Report : Brass Metal Industry of Niz Hajo
Description: np (Guwahati?), Government of India Press, (1990). orig.wrappers. 30x21cm, vi,42,(18)pp, Census of India-1981.Part X-D,Series 3.. 13pp photos, 3pp drawings. bumped, some rubbing, Good. ¶ Includes a single-side map, 13pp single-side photoplates + 3pp single-side drawings. Printer's colophon published at bottom of rear cover reads: " MGIP (Pub. Unit),Sant. -SI - I - Census/90 - 14-12-90 - 300 Bks" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies]. An in-depth study of the brass metal handicraft industry of Niz-Hajo town, a Hindu,Buddhist & Muslim religious shrine about 31 km from Guwahati (Assam state), detailing history of origin & development of the craft,craftsmen in their setting, process of learning; manufacturing process, marketing, craft & employment

Keywords: Traditional crafts, Brass ware, Metal work, Northeast India, Sociology, Anthropology, Social statistics, Census of India, Assam, Niz Hajo