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Patterns of India
A Journey Through Colours, Textiles, and the Vibrancy of Rajasthan
Patterns of India is a vibrant visual journey into the richly textured and colorful culture of Western India. Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade exploring the region, capturing its intricate patterns, striking hues, and the everyday beauty woven into Rajasthani life.
Organised around five dominant colors – royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose – this book examines how color and pattern exist in a symbiotic relationship, shaping religion, politics, food, dress, and tradition. From the fuchsia of a sari to temple rose chains, and from burnt orange spices to henna tattoos at weddings, each image tells a story of cultural meaning, craftsmanship, and life in motion.
With more than 200 stunning photographs complemented by history- and culture-based essays, Patterns of India offers an intimate and immersive experience of Western India. A celebration of color, pattern, and cultural richness, this book is perfect for lovers of photography, design, travel, and the vibrant traditions of India.
