The present volume is a pioneering move in the direction of a co-operative effort to understand the archaeology of an important historical region. It provides a most helpful 'state of the arts' report in respect to various archaeological phases as well as micro-level studies focusing on individual archaeological sites. Moreover it relates archaeology with historical problems, such as trade, trade routes, maritime cultural heritage and patronage in early historic ...
This book ties to unfold the rich cultural heritage of the Boro-Kachari Tribe of Northeast India. All the tribal communities of Northeast India are very colourful and vibrant with their unique lifestyle. Textile garments of all the tribal communities of this region represent some specially of their own. The Boro kacharis also wear specially designed textile materials with varied colours. Their women are expert weavers and prepare all the necessary dress materials ...
The present volume documents the rich indigenous knowledge, local practices of natural resource management and common property resources, and relates them to the process of development among the Konda Reddi of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Konda redid is one of the Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) inhabiting the North Eastern Ghat region of Andhra Pradesh for centurines and primarily subsisting on swidden agriculture. Even now the Konda redid habitat is in the midst ...