BOOK DISCUSSION "In the Shadow of the Devi-Kumaon" An illustrated talk by Dr. Manju Kak at Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 6:30pm on 15th May 2017

Time : 6:30 pm Add to Calendar 15/05/2017 18:30 15/05/2017 20:00 Asia/Kolkata BOOK DISCUSSION "In the Shadow of the Devi-Kumaon" An illustrated talk by Dr. Manju Kak Event Page : http://www.delhievents.com/2017/05/book-discussion-in-shadow-of-devi.html Seminar Rooms - 2 & 3, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003 DD/MM/YYYY

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
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Venue : Seminar Rooms - 2 & 3, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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Event Description : "In the Shadow of the Devi-Kumaon" An illustrated talk by Dr. Manju Kak on her new book, In the Shadow of the Devi: Kumaon. Of a land, people and craft (New Delhi, Niyogi Books 2017)
  
The book details the legacy of a land, a people and a craft deeply entwined with its environment. Manju Kak looks at this enigmatic land of Kumaon through the prism of woodcraft, unique in its aesthetic in this part of India, documenting the styles, influences and techniques used by the craftsmen of Uttarakhand, as well as Kumaoni artisans’ world view and beliefs

Chair: Dr. Molly Kaushal

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