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Author: Sharada Dwivedi and Shalini Devi Holkar
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 | | ISBN: 819021702X | | Title: Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet: Indian Traditions in Beauty and Health | | Author: Sharada Dwivedi and Shalini Devi Holkar | | Edition Year: 2005 | | Cover: Hardback | | Subject: Culture Custom | | Language: English | | Abstract: This book is an extensive overview of Indian traditions in beauty and health care. In India, much knowledge about Herbal beauty treatments and simple home remedies has been lost due to its being passed on from one generation to another solely by word of mouth and practical demonstrations by elders in a family. Indian women through generations have shared these sources and recipes generously with each other in a spirit of togetherness. For them, beauty and health care are complex concepts that blend tradition, obligation, habit, hygiene and even good recreation. It evokes a sense of nostalgia of beauty, tantalising colours and textures, a whiff of loved fragrances, memories, moods and feelings and the joys and bonds of sharing and caring. | | Remarks: Colour Photographs and Illustrations, Recipes and Glossary. | | Edition: First Edition | | Pages: 264 | | Size(mm): 155 x 235 | | Weight(grams): 740 | | Price: US$ 32.00 | | ADD TO SHOPPING CART |
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