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22/12/2011

Ancient Egypt [Paperback]
Lorna Oakes

Discover the world’s first civilization! This beautiful volume is a fascinating guide to the myths, religions, pyramids, temples, and more that make up the allure of ancient Egypt. Readers will gain a unique understanding of this captivating culture through breathtaking, full-color illustrations, in-depth text, detailed maps, and comprehensive chronologies. You’ll read about:
- Famous burial sites
- The mortuary temples of the many gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
- Gods and goddesses
- Pharaohs
- Festivals
- Offerings
- Superstitions
- And more! An invaluable reference to one of the most intriguing periods of history.

Original Price(New): Rs.5,229/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.2,383/-

14/12/2011

Costumes and Textiles of Royal India
by Ritu Kumar (Jul 14, 2006) [Hardcover]

After years of searching through dusty museum collections and royal stores across India, acclaimed designer Ritu Kumar has uncovered many of the last surviving examples of traditional royal clothing. Her book is a celebration of this rich legacy of textiles and craftsmanship. This in-depth study of the evolution of Indian royal costume spans the centuries from the first representations of clothing in ancient India, through the reign of the Mughal emperors and the days of the British Raj, to Indian independence and royalty in the present day. The author covers both men's and women's garments, Hindu and Muslim styles, and documents the evolution of European-Indian fashions. This sumptuous volume is illustrated with a variety of material, much of which has never been published before ranging from archive photographs, miniatures, royal portraits and cinema stills, to detailed images of garments and textiles from as far back as the seventeenth century. A separate section explains in detail the technique.

Original Price(New): Rs.8,152/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.5,467/-

12/12/2011

AFGHAN EMBROIDERY [Hardcover]
by Bernard Dupaigne and Cousin Francoise

Original Price(New): Rs.7,565/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.3,780/-

11/12/2011

Fashion (Oxford History of Art) [Paperback]
Christopher Breward

Following 150 years of fashion, Christopher Breward offers a catholic view of this colorful and flamboyant universe, describing its trends, products, and inhabitants. From Haute Couture, High Street, and developing fabric technology to such stars of the fashion heavens as Coco Chanel, Giorgio Armani, and Alexander McQueen, Breward explores territories far beyond style and function. He sees more than just an industry, giving voice to the larger cultural phenomenon fashion has become.

Breward's discerning view captures the glamorous world of Vogue and advertising; the relationship between fashion and film, and fashion as a business; and goes beyond the surface to consider individual interaction with fashion. How have ideas about hygiene and comfort influenced the direction of style? How does dress create identity and status? Framing details of dandies, flappers, and punks within a clear overview of their respective periods, Breward takes a second look and casts everyday wear in a much different light.

In addition to all the glitz and glamour, the book includes suggestions for further reading, a timeline marking important events in fashion, and a list of relevant museums and galleries. In all, it is the most valuable, accessible, and modern text on fashion today.

Original Price(New): Rs.1,642/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.768/-

10/12/2011

The Da Vinci Code [Mass Market Paperback]

#1 Worldwide Bestseller—More Than 80 Million Copies Sold

As millions of readers around the globe have already discovered, The Da Vinci Code is a reading experience unlike any other. Simultaneously lightning-paced, intelligent, and intricately layered with remarkable research and detail, Dan Brown's novel is a thrilling masterpiece—from its opening pages to its stunning conclusion.

Original Price(New): Rs.427/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.220/-

09/12/2011

Iznik: The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics [Hardcover]

“A panoramic overview of a spectacular and refined art form . . . eminently readable as well as beautiful.”—Antiques & the Arts

In this beautifully illustrated book, Walter Denny presents a vision of one of the best-known and most internationally renowned Islamic art forms: Iznik ceramics. Covering both Iznik pièces de forme and the famous Iznik tiles that decorate Ottoman imperial monuments, the book integrates the entire spectrum of Iznik production, both tiles and wares, and the broader artistic tradition in which it originated.

The book showcases the array of motifs—floral, vegetal, and figurative—used on Iznik wares, looks at the relationship between non-Moslem communities and the Ottoman empire, and closes with an examination of the rich stylistic heritage that Iznik ceramics have given to Western art. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, this is a panoramic overview of a spectacular and refined art form. 206 color photographs

Original Price(New): Rs.6,556/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.4,275/-

08/12/2011

THE SHINING CLOTH: Dress and Adornment That Glitter [Paperback]

A book for anyone who has ever coveted beautiful fabrics or lost his or her heart to a spectacular Indian sari. -- Houston Chronicle

An encyclopedic array of dazzling garments, accessories, and objects.... The book is a work of art in itself. -- Surface Design

Sumptuously illustrated and highly original. -- New England Antiques Journal, June 2003

Original Price(New): Rs.7,821/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.2,350/-

07/12/2011

"A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS"‘ by Khaled Hosseini

"In case you’re wondering whether A Thousand Splendid Suns is as good as The Kite Runner, here’s the answer: No. It’s better."
-Washington Post

"Only the hardest of hearts could fail to be as moved."
-Glamour

"A masterful narrative … He is a storyteller of dizzying power."
-Evening Standard

"Hosseini has that rare thing, a Dickensian knack for storytelling."
-Daily Telegraph

Original Price(New) : Rs.758/-
Our Price(Used) : Rs.320/-

06/12/2011

"THE ILLUMINATED RUMI"

Rise up nimbly and go on your strange journey to the ocean of meanings...

In the mid-thirteenth century, in a dusty marketplace in Konya, Turkey, a city where Muslim, Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist travelers mingled, Jelaluddin Rumi, a popular philosopher and scholar, met Shams of Tabriz, a wandering dervish. Their meeting forever altered the course of Rumi's life and influenced the mystical evolution of the planet. The bond they formed was everlasting--a powerful transcendent friendship that would flow through Rumi as some of the world's best-loved ecstatic poetry.

Rumi's passionate, playful poems find and celebrate sacred life in everyday existence. They speak across all traditions, to all peoples, and today his relevance and popularity continue to grow. In The Illuminated Rumi, Coleman Barks, widely regarded as the world's premier translator of Rumi's writings, presents some of his most brilliant work, including many new translations. To complement Rumi's universal vision, Michael Green has worked the ancient art of illumination into a new, visually stunning form that joins typography, original art, old masters, photographs, and prints with sacred images from around the world.

The Illuminated Rumi is a truly groundbreaking collaboration that interweaves word and image: a magnificent meeting of ancient tradition and modern interpretation that uniquely captures the spiritual wealth of Rumi's teachings. Coleman Barks's wise and witty commentary, together with Michael Green's art, makes this a classic guide to the life of the soul for a whole new generation of seekers.

Original Price(New) : Rs.1,673/-
Our Price(Used) : Rs.1,148/-

06/12/2011

"DRESS IN DETAIL FROM AROUND THE WORLD"

"Meticulously detailed as well as gorgeous....The color photographs, which cover page after page and capture these intricate designs in close-up, are the main source of delight., "Time Out (London)

Now available in paperback, this lavishly illustrated book celebrates the Victoria and Albert Museum's magnificent collection of dress from around the world. A source of inspiration to many of today's top designers, these colorful items of clothing, seen here in glorious close-up, will delight all lovers of fashion. The detailed line drawings are of special interest to professionals in any aspect of the fashion field.

Original Price(New): Rs.6,465/-
Our Price(Used): Rs.3,500/-

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