The Arts and Crafts of the Hunza Valley in Pakistan

The Arts and Crafts of the Hunza Valley in Pakistan Living Traditions in the Karakoram

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Arts and Crafts of the Hunza Valley in Pakistan is a thorough ethnographic field research conducted over a period of twenty years. It is augmented by the author's selection of photographs which add depth to the study by providing a frame of reference for the wide array of crafts and lifestyles that existed and continue to flourish in the area. He delves into the variations of art fostered in the Valley, from woodwork to embroidery, by taking into account the geographical and historical links to Central Asia and Kashmir, hence, exploring the amalgamation of cultures that enrich the work. The author has systematically carried out studies of locals from all walks of life. His interviews of master craftspeople, which are on the verge of disappearing along with the correct indigenous terminology, help enhance the distinct cultures of that region. is book is an important reference material for those who are interested in understanding the Hunza region, its people, and its arts and crafts.

Book information

ISBN: 9780199405206
Publisher: OUP Pakistan
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
Edition: First edition
DEWEY: 745.509549132
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 110
Weight: 612g
Height: 471mm
Width: 260mm
Spine width: 9mm