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75 Traditional Arts and Crafts of the World

Dr. Asim K. Dasgupta

In Seventy Five Traditional Arts and Crafts of the World, Dr. Asim K. Dasgupta takes readers on a fascinating journey, exploring key achievements of human ingenuity over centuries and across continents.

In this book, you’ll discover the secrets behind essential crafts, from the daring work of wild honey gatherers to the intricate processes of jute millers, silk weavers, and carpet makers. You’ll also delve into large-scale crafts like robots, hovercrafts, and hot-air balloons, along with curious and everyday items such as salt from seawater, spices, coffee, tea, pottery, glass and metal works, and gemstone cutting. Food and drink lovers will relish the chapter on fishing and cheese products, chocolate and bread making, whisky distilling, and wine making. Explore the crafting of a handmade card, pen, paper, pencil, cork, umbrella, fine jewelry, mosaic, clock, and hardwood trees from forests to workshops or stones from quarries to sculptures.



Dr. Dasgupta also highlights the arts of handmade brass and iron works, comb and candle making, lace making, tapestry, embroidery, and handmade soap, although some of these handmade arts are dying. The book reveals how these and many other arts and crafts are brought to life while shedding light on the health risks faced by artisans.

Illustrated with stunning photographs, Dr. Dasgupta’s work captures the beauty, detail, and craftsmanship behind these global traditions with expert insight and a deep respect for the people who created them.

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