Art & Crafts of Chhattisgarh

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8190540173

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8190540179

In this volume, Niranjan Mahawar maps the vast archaeological and creative landscape of a region whose history breathes through its soil. From the early Gupta period to the local dynasties of the Sharabhpuria and Kalchury, the book explores the rich sites of Malhar, Sirpur, and Barsur—places where history is literally unearthed in the form of punch-mark coins and ancient metalwork.

Mahawar, a dedicated expert since the 1960s, provides an in-depth look at the technological marvels of the past, such as the sophisticated bronzes cast in Sirpur during the 6th and 7th centuries A.D.. He also honors the "silent" craftsmanship of the Agaria tribe, who for generations have mined and smelted iron to forge the tools that built the region’s agrarian backbone. This book is a meticulous documentation of both major and minor craft forms, offering readers a rare chance to acquaint themselves with a tradition where every brick temple and iron tool tells a story of cultural resilience.