Crafting Indian Scripts

DETAILS : 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dastkari Haat Samiti
  
• Author : S. Bhowmick Jaya Jaitly
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 19, 2013
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hradcover ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9350875446
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9350875445
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 G

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Crafting Indian Scripts is a beautifully designed book that explores the rich aesthetics of India’s regional scripts through the lens of calligraphy and craft. It showcases over a hundred handcrafted collector-pieces, blending traditional scripts with textile, paper, and craft art. The book grew out of the Akshara project, which united 58 craft-producer groups across India to experiment with writing as design. It highlights how calligraphy and lettering can be both a craft and a means of preserving linguistic heritage. The visual presentation is deeply rooted in India’s cultural diversity, featuring pieces in multiple vernacular scripts, each rendered as art.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

• Jaya Jaitly is a crafts activist, politician, writer, and founder of the Dastkari Haat Samiti, an organization devoted to empowering artisans across India. She has worked for decades to sustain traditional crafts, linking rural artisans to markets and creating design-driven platforms like Dilli Haat.  Her work also involves promoting literacy and heritage through design: Crafting Indian Scripts stems from her initiative to help craftspeople reclaim their regional scripts. 

• Subrata “S.” Bhowmick is a designer with deep expertise in both graphic design and traditional Indian craft.  He has held positions like Design Director at the Calico Museum of Textiles and has won numerous national and international design awards.