Woven Masterpieces of Sikh Heritage: The Stylistic Development of the Kashmir Shawl under Maharaja Ranjit 1780-1839
Author: Frank Ames
ISBN: 978-1851495986
Price: Rs. 3063.75 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
In this new, ground-breaking work, Woven Masterpieces of Sikh Heritage, Frank Ames unique passion for the subject reveals the events and ideas that transpired within this Khalsa (Sikh Brotherhood) movement, transforming the Kashmir shawl to one of powerful ethnic proportions. During this era of Punjab's colorful history a variety of complex and enigmatic patterns emerged, some purely geometric, others symbolic, which have long eluded textiles experts. Maharaja Runjit Singh's takeover of Kashmir in 1819 had an extraordinary impact on the fashion of the legendary Kashmir shawl, giving rise to "a major artistic expression in the subcontinent". Through the exploration of miniature painting of Northern India and the hill states, Kashmiri manuscripts, the Sikh Holy Scriptures of the Sri Adi Granth and Janam Sakhis and illustrations of unique shawls from world collections, Ames describes with his usual penchant for exacting detail the nature and source of these enigmatic patterns that define the Sikh period. In addition, textile enthusiasts will discover new material in chapters devoted to the Mughal period, lacquer painting and Indo-Persian shawl influences and trade.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 256 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1851495986.
About the Author
Frank Ames is an antiques dealer with 30 years experience specializing in rare textiles and Oriental rugs, in Paris and New York. He has written extensively on the subject of the Kashmir shawl; his publications include The Kashmir Shawl and its Indo-French Influence for the Antique Collectors' Club. Frank Ames is an antiques dealer with 30 years experience specializing in rare textiles and Oriental rugs, in Paris and New York. He has written extensively on the subject of the Kashmir shawl; his publications include The Kashmir Shawl and its Indo-French Influence for the Antique Collectors' Club.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-1851495986
- Publisher
- Antique Collectors Club
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
In this new, ground-breaking work, Woven Masterpieces of Sikh Heritage, Frank Ames unique passion for the subject reveals the events and ideas that transpired within this Khalsa (Sikh Brotherhood) movement, transforming the Kashmir shawl to one of powerful ethnic proportions. During this era of...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the way it turns a legendary textile into a living story of art, power, and belief. Meticulously researched and richly illustrated, it reveals how Sikh history under Maharaja Ranjit Singh reshaped the Kashmir shawl into a major artistic expression. As a premium reference, it rewards slow, thoughtful reading and offers deep insight for collectors, scholars, and anyone fascinated by the hidden language of patterns and cultural identity.
- Published by Antique Collectors Club.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 256.
Catalog Description
In this new, ground-breaking work, Woven Masterpieces of Sikh Heritage, Frank Ames unique passion for the subject reveals the events and ideas that transpired within this Khalsa (Sikh Brotherhood) movement, transforming the Kashmir shawl to one of powerful ethnic proportions. During this era of Punjab's colorful history a variety of complex and enigmatic patterns emerged, some purely geometric, others symbolic, which have long eluded textiles experts. Maharaja Runjit Singh's takeover of Kashmir in 1819 had an extraordinary impact on the fashion of the legendary Kashmir shawl, giving rise to "a major artistic expression in the subcontinent". Through the exploration of miniature painting of...
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