Swain, S.K.; Sahoo, D.C.; & Samantaram, A.C.
Handicraft Survey Report: Bell-Metal Products
Delhi, Controller of Publications, (1989). orig.wrappers. 28x22cm, (8),160,(13)pp, Census of India 1981, Series 16 - Orissa, Part X - D. 13pp drawings,large map. Minor rubbing & soil, VG
¶ Includes numerous textual tables, a large folding map + 13pp single-side drawings of tools,processes & finished products. A socio-economic study of the traditional metal handicrafts of the Kansari artisan community of Balakati village & Kantilo, Orissa state. Details history of origin & development of the craft; craftsmen in their rural setting; process of learning; manufacturing process; marketing; craft & employment, etc. Publisher's colophon on rear cover reads: "PRG 21.81 (Orissa) - 300 - 1989 - DSK II" [ie: published in an edition of 300 copies]
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Keywords: Economic anthropology, Bell-metal, Bronze, Metal crafts, Social anthropology, Orissa, Census of India, traditional crafts, South Asia, Balakati Kansari