Banglar Tanti O Tantshilpa by Sujit Das [Hardcover]

The history of Bengal's handloom industry has been ongoing for centuries. Muslin, Jamdani, Baluchari, Tangail, Dhonekali, and Begampuri - all of these sarees have carried forward the heritage of Bengal through the ages. Over the years, the weavers of Bengal have maintained this tradition. With exceptional craftsmanship, skill, weaving diversity, each saree has become unique. Every saree has its own history, with Bengal's muslin marking the beginning of this legacy. The history of Dhaka city, muslin, and jamdani are intertwined. The birth of the Baluchari saree is linked with the name of Murshidabad. The history of Tangail saree cannot be written without mentioning the town of Tangail. The names of Begampur, Dhonekali, Fulia, and Shantipur have also been mentioned. This book provides a detailed discussion of the social and economic backdrop in which the weavers of Bengal established this craft, and the management and organizational evolution through which this production system advanced. The life of the weavers, their joys and sorrows, social status, rituals, religious practices, literature written about them, proverbs, rhymes, and songs related to them are all highlighted in this book.