商品簡介
The Banjara―an ethnic group composed of nomadic tribes, found throughout the Indian subcontinent―are renowned for their highly colorful textiles, often embellished with mirrors and intricate embroidery and produced from natural resources. Created to satisfy the needs of the tribe, occasionally incorporating shells, beads, mirrors, and tassels for decoration, the Banjara technique is unique in India and a celebration of the strength of the women who practice it. Recent genetic and linguistic evidence supports ties between the Banjara and the European Roma, eliciting much debate about the exact nature of the connection.This is the first book to be devoted to the traditions and embroidery of the Banjara, illuminating their history and investigating their links with the European Roma. Gorgeous photographs by documentary photographer Tim McLaughlin illustrate the highest-quality pieces of Ban
