Zamdani Sari of Bangladesh [ A Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage]: A Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage - Brossura

Milu, Mr. Mohammed Ali

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1495461645 ISBN 13: 9781495461644

Casa editrice: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Riassunto

Jamdani is a vividly patterned, sheer cotton fabric, traditionally woven ona handloom by craftspeople and apprentices around Dhaka. Jamdanitextiles combine intricacy of design with muted or vibrant colours, and thefinished garments are highly breathable. Jamdani is a time-consumingand labour-intensive form of weaving because of the richness of its motifs,which are created directly on the loom using the discontinuous wefttechnique. Weaving is thriving today due to the fabric’s popularity formaking saris, the principal dress of Bengali women at home and abroad.The Jamdani sari is a symbol of identity, dignity and self-recognition andprovides wearers with a sense of cultural identity and social cohesion. Theweavers develop an occupational identity and take great pride in theirheritage; they enjoy social recognition and are highly respected for theirskills.

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Mr. Mohammed Ali was born in a very respectable Muslim family of Barisal town, Bangladesh. He has completed his B.A.Honors degree in History [1967] from Dhaka University, Bangladesh and Master degree in History [1968].His main subjects in History were History/archaeology/Architecture. He joined in the government service Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Culture, Pakistan.After the liberation of Bangladesh he joined in Bangladesh and started Rebuilding the department of Archaeology and Museums. Mohammed Ali has worked in the various categories of the Archaeology Department. He represented Bangladesh Government in various Asian and European countries and presented very resourceful Papers on Archaeology, Architecture, and Cultural subjects. He has visited as a Trainee, Resource persons, Presenter in the countries : GERMANY,FRANCE,JAPAN,NEPAL,TAIWAN,INDIA,PAKISTAN,SOUTH KOREA,RUSSIA. Mr. Mohammed Ali has written many books and research articles. So far 32 of his Research articles have been published. NOW AN IMMIGRANT TO USA. BLOG:http://archaeologist-bd.blogspot.com

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• Editore: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1495461645
• ISBN 13: 9781495461644
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 24