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An Insight into the Traditional Namda Craft of India

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  • Dr. Madhu Sharan

    (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara-390002, Gujarat)

  • Ms. Swati Arya

    (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara-390002, Gujarat)

Abstract

Indian handicraft has been admired world over for its exquisite craftsmanship, Namda craft is one of them. It is handmade felted woolen decorative floor covering. The origin of Namda craft dates back to 500B.C. In India it is being practiced in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. There is not much difference in Namdas of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. So for this paper only Namdas from three states have been taken. Amongst all the Kashmiri Namda are very popular worldwide, Namda of Rajasthan are also popular to some extent whereas, the Gujarat Namda are popular amongst very lesser people. The study was undertaken with the objective to gain insight of the Namda craft practiced in different parts of India and find out the difference between the Namdas of different states with respect to material, method, motifs and products for each states. The findings of the study ideate that even though it is known by Namda in all three states but they differ with respects to techniques used, motifs, products, popularity, market and marketing.

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  • Dr. Madhu Sharan & Ms. Swati Arya, 2023. "An Insight into the Traditional Namda Craft of India," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 153-159, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:6:p:153-159
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