Despite their beauty and variety, the crafts of Himachal Pradesh have not received the attention they deserve, nor have they been documented in a comprehensive book till now. The picturesque and colorful people of Himachal Pradesh, known as Devabhumi--abode of the gods--have given expression to their innate urge for beauty in a variety of artifacts fashioned out of clay, wood, stone metal and natural fibers. This volume is among the first books to fill this need. ...