Indigenous Industries of Assam : Retrospect and Prospect

Contents: Preface. Introduction. I. Historical background of Indigenous industries of Assam: 1. Silk. 2. Cotton. 3. Handloom industry. 4. Rhea and jute. 5. Lac. 6. Gold washing and jewellery making. 7. Metal work. 8. Timber. 9. Pottery and earthenware. 10. Bones, tusks, horns, hides and furs. 11. Bamboo and cane. 12. Masks. 13. Domestic economy - a view. II. Prospects of indigenous industries: 1. Sericulture. 2. Handloom and textile industry. 3. Cane and bamboo. 4. Horticulture. 5. Floriculture. 6. Masks. 7. Miscellaneous. 8. Resource mobilisation. Conclusion. Index.

"The book provides a historical background of the indigenous crafts and industries of the region and discusses the prospects of sericulture, handloom, cane and bamboo, horticulture, floriculture, masks industries in national and international market. It not only analyses the causes of stagnation but also suggest probable remedies. The book may be useful for policy makers and students of Management and economic history." (jacket)