Patterns of India by Christine Chitnis

Patterns of India by Christine Chitnis

It's the trip of a lifetime--a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everyday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world.

Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture. Color is the thread that binds the vast country together, defining every aspect of life from religion and politics to food and dress. Organized by the five dominant colors royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose, this book explores how deeply color and pattern exist in a symbiotic relationship and are woven into every part of the culture. For instance, the fuchsia found in the draping fabric of a sari is matched by the vibrant chains of roses offered at temple, and the burnt orange spices in the marketplaces are reflected in the henna tattoos given to brides and wedding guests. While every color is imbued with meaning, it is often within the details of patterns that the full story comes to light.

Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade traveling through, getting to know, and falling in love with the intricate patterns of everyday Rajasthani life. With history and culture-based essays woven throughout the more than 200 stunning photographs of architecture, markets, cuisine, art, textiles, and everyday goings-on, Patterns of India captures the beauty and essence of this unique part of the world.

CHRISTINE CHITNIS is a writer, photographer, mother, and home cook, who lives with her husband and two young sons in Providence, Rhode Island. Her writing and photography are inspired by the farmland and coasts of her adopted home state, though her love of the natural world dates back to childhood summers spent in northern Michigan. Her writing has appeared in Country Living, the Boston Globe, and Edible Rhody, among many other local and national publications. Christine's first book, Markets of New England (The Little Bookroom, 2011), highlights fifty of the most unique and vibrant farmers' markets and art events in the region. For adventures in cooking, gardening, mothering, and crafting, visit ChristineChitnis.com.

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ISBN 13	9780525577096
ISBN 10	0525577092
Title	Patterns of India
Author	Christine Chitnis
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Year published	2020-03-03
Number of pages	288
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