
This ethnographic study is an empirical exploration of caste through the story of Indian potters who have transformed caste into a marketable brand in the business of selling sculptures. To these contemporary potters, caste is in their blood, caste is about being a creative and independent artist, and caste is about business, as they engage in a competitive market to sell their artworks.
Auteur(s): Heierstad, Geir
Editeur: Anthem Press
Collection: Diversity and Plurality in South Asia
Année de Publication: 2017
pages: 238
Langue: Anglais
ISBN: 978-1-78308-516-3
eISBN: 978-1-78308-518-7
This ethnographic study is an empirical exploration of caste through the story of Indian potters who have transformed caste into a marketable brand in the business of selling sculptures. To these contemporary potters, caste is in their blood, caste is about being a creative and independent artist, and caste is about business, as they engage in a competitive market to sell their artworks.