商品簡介
Investigates the lives and work of women in the chikan embroidery industry of Lucknow, India, exploring important issues in women's studies, anthropology, and urban development. Describes the impact of seclusion of women on women's work and occupational opportunities, discusses the role of subcontractors in home-based industry, and looks at the role of development agencies and programs. Also discusses skill and knowledge in fine chikan embroidery, stressing the need to understand a handicraft from its maker's point of view. Includes glossaries of terms, and b&w photos. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Clare M. Wilkinson-Weber is Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Washington State University.
