PATTERNS OF INDIA
Discover the visual splendor of Rajasthan in this immersive and intimate look at one of Western India’s most diverse and richly hued cultures. Color is the thread that binds the vast region together, defining such wide-ranging subjects as religion, politics, food, and dress.
Organized by five dominant colors—royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory and rose—Patterns of India (Clarkson Potter, 2020) explores the interwoven relationship of color and pattern and the symbolic role they play in daily life. Consider the fuchsia in the draping fabric of a sari, the vibrant chains of roses offered at the local temple, the burnt orange spices of the marketplace, and the amber-hued mehndi decorating the palms of brides and their wedding guests. While every color is imbued with meaning, it is often within the details of patterns that the full story comes to light.
Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade traveling through Rajasthan, immersing herself in the intricate patterns of daily life. With history- and culture-based essays woven throughout more than 200 stunning photographs, Patterns of India explores the eye-catching beauty of architecture, markets, cuisine, art, textiles and beyond.
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“Patterns of India is a vibrant love story. Christine’s passion for what is surely one of the most colorful countries on the planet is clear. She brilliantly captures the flow of daily life in the sensuous subcontinent and reveals the stories that lay embedded in India’s visual landscape.”
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FIONA CAULFIELD
Travel Designer, Travel Writer & Author of the Love Travel Guides Series
“Simply marvelous! In this beautiful book, Christine provides a window through which we get to see the wonderful world of color and design that are emblematic to India and its people.”
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NIK SHARMA
James Beard Award and IACP Julia Child First Book Award finalist for Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food
“Christine’s photography takes us on an incredible journey into the rich history of pattern and color in Rajasthan. She has conveyed the strength of the Rajasthani visual aesthetic so perfectly through her vivid imagery and thoughtful writing. Patterns of India transports me right back to Rajasthan.”
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SANA JAVERI KADRI
Founder of Diaspora Co
