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4. The Shoemaker's Stitch: Mochi Embroideries of Gujarat in the TAPI Collection by Shah Rosemary Crill, Shilpa; Niyogi Books; 2022

5. Quilts of India: Timeless Textiles by J Finn, Patrick; Niyogi Books; 2014

6. Collecting Aari: The Amazing Crewel Embroidery of Kashmir by Laws, Rita. By Buying Guides for International Collectives, Volume V; 2018

7. Shifting Sands: Kutch: Textiles, Traditions, Transformation by Shah, Archana; Bandhej Books; 2013

8. Handmade for the 21st Century-Safeguarding Traditional Indian Textiles by Sethi, Ritu. By UNESCO, 2022

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12. Pattu Weaving: A Sustainable Fabric Manufacturing Technique by Srivastava, Ankita and Ankur Saxena; Journal of Sustainability and Environmental Management; 2022

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14. The Ring of Truth and Other Myths of Sex and Jewellery by Doniger, Wendy; OUP USA; 2017

15. Woven Textiles of Varanasi by Jaitly, Jaya; Niyogi Books; 2015

16. History of International Fashion by Grumbach, Didier; Lustre Press, Roli Books; 2014

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18. Moda Goa: History and Style by Rodricks, Wendell; Collins; 2012

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21. Fashion: The Ultimate Book of Costume and Style by Davidson, Hillary and Judith, Watt; Dorling Kindersley; 2012

22. Sacred Textiles of India by Damija, Jasleen; The Marg Foundation; 2014

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24. Rapture: The Art of Indian Textiles by Jain, Rahul; Niyogi Books; 2011

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38. Inspired by India: How India Transformed Global Design by Jay, Phyllida; Lustre Press, Roli Books; 2022

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FILMS
1. Kotpad Weaving: The Story of a Race Against Time directed by Biswanath Rath; 2018

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