Patterns of India: A Journey Through Colors, Textiles, and the Vibrancy of Rajasthan
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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. ”Get lost in the beauty of the photographs in Patterns of India, a striking journey through the colorful Indian state of Rajasthan.” —BuzzFeed 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.
| Dimensions | 7.32 x 1.14 x 9.84 inches |
| Isbn 10 | 0525577092 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0525577096 |
| Item Weight | 2.14 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 288 pages |
| Publication Date | March 3, 2020 |
| Publisher | Clarkson Potter |
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An Informational and Inspiring Visual Journey Through Rajasthan
If you love culture, photography, art, and writing, you will love this intimate and vivid journey through Rajasthan. Christine’s photographs and writing come together to create a truly immersive experience. Throughout the book, Christine provides an abundance of information about Rajasthan and Indian history, as well as Rajasthan’s unique artwork, traditions, industry, and culture.This book is a powerful learning experience because the photographs so wonderfully compliment and underscore the information Christine shares. I have traveled to India multiple times and this book brought me back there, reconnecting me with India’s vibrant energy and culture. I also learned many things I didn’t yet know about Rajasthan, Hinduism, and Indian culture.While most travel photography books are organized by geography, this book is artfully organized by color! This book is an essential study if you are a photographer or author because Christine skillfully captures the essence of the culture respectfully, intentionally, and authentically. After reading this book I feel more creatively inspired. I really enjoyed developing a deeper understanding of India and getting to know Christine as well while reading this book.This book is a beautiful coffee table book but it is much more than that. Most of us that have traveled to India have a deeply personal reason for doing so. Christine shares her personal story beautifully in this book. If you have not yet made the trip to India, this book might just provide that dose of inspiration and motivation to take your own journey very soon.
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Beautiful book for inspiration
Beautiful book. Good inspiration for India decorating.
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Perfect, more than I expected
The photos are high quality, and the book feels great. The pages are printed on real paper, not that glossy, plastic-like paper.
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lush and gorgeous!
I absolutely adore this book. The photography is stunning and varied, and I really love the organization around color and pattern. The quality of the book is clear in the thick paper and beautiful embossed cloth cover. This is a gorgeous coffee table book, but one you and your guests will actually pick up and savor! Christine provides interesting history about various applications of color and pattern but the photographs are the central focus of the book, which makes it so fun to look through. I also really appreciated the introduction by fashion scholar Dr. Vandana Bhandari, as well as Christine's cultural sensitivity and obvious respect for the cultures of Rajasthan. I love looking at this book and allowing my imagination to carry me far away to a place I've always longed to visit (one day!!). Highly recommend!Christine Bayles Kortsch
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Beautiful
Beautiful
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Beautiful to Gift
A gorgeous book and perfect to gift for a housewarming! The other reviews are correct in saying that the finish of the pages does play into how vibrant the photos are, but the images are stunning nonetheless.
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Beautiful photography, not a reference book
The book contains evocative everyday scenes and is a celebration from the point of view of beautiful if not always stylistically unique photography.I seem to be seeing more and more books using matte paper even when colors are really important so that wasn't a great choice as far as I was concerned, but doesn't make the experience of the photographs lackluster.This is a light memory-jogger as far as style and patterns, nothing like a design reference for South Asian heritage patterns. So much can be seen from the preview anyway.All that aside, this was a dedicated exploration in what it was meant to be. It takes an amount of attention and care to not academize Indian art and style away from Indian life. I certainly do not regret this book.
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Very thoughtful and interesting read
A very interesting book and makes you wish you feel the pieces, if you are a tactile person
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Good quality bursting with colour and inspiration
I bought this as a gift for an artist friend who spends her winters in India. She absolutely loves this book. It is very good quality, and bursting with colour. Wonderful pictures which capture the vibrancy of colours to be found in this diverse country. Inspiration flows through the leisurely perusal of these wonderful illustrations.
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Beautiful book, arrived damaged
Stunning book but disappointingly arrived damaged. I would recommend buying from a different seller.
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Lindo Livro!
Lindo!
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I love
Gorgeous. I also love the matte paper. Very beautiful book. Just note - it's smaller than an A4 sheet of paper - just.
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beau livre
je l'ai offert a ma nièce qui me l'avait demandé pour noël et elle a été ravie
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