Art Manufactures of India/T.N. Mukharji. Reprint. First published in 1888. New Delhi, 2000, 451 p., $50. ISBN 81-7305-176-3.
Contents: Introduction. 1. Fine arts. 2. Decorative art. 3. Musical instruments. 4. Jewellery. 5. Manufactures in metal. 6. Art manufactures in wood. 7. Art manufactures in stone. 8. Lapidary's work. 9. Ivory, horn, and shell manufactures. 10. Pottery. 11. Glass manufactures. 12. Leather manufactures. 13. Basket-ware. 14. Textile manufactures. Alphabetical index.
"The present work contains an account of the most important art-manufactures of India. The book depicts the clever ingenuity of Indian artisans in turning out beautiful and original examples of art-workmanship. It provides a stimulating and perceptive survey of the Indian art-manufactures ranging from fine arts and decorative arts to pottery, glass, leather and textile manufactures and traces their history, places of manufacture and prices.
"The book displays the great artistic wealth of India and attempts to bring about a true appreciation of Indian manufactures." (jacket)