Narsapur

Handmade cotton crochet work from Narsapur. Handmade cotton crochet work from Narsapur.

Narsapur (or Narasapuram) along India's eastern coast in the state of Andhra Pradesh, is known for its (Irish) crochet work. The International Lace Trade Centre is established here, and so are PanGodavari, another handicrafts centre, and the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme.

The Marasim organisation in New York cooperates with local craftspeople for crochet production, which was introduced here in the nineteenth century, apparently by Christian, Western missionaries.

Wikipedia entry for Narsapur (accessed 15 September 2021).

See also Maria Mies, The Lace Makers of Narsapur. Indian Housewves Produce for the World Market. 1982. Second print 2021, Spinifex Print.

Origin illustration.

WV, 15 September 2021

Last modified on Tuesday, 14 September 2021 18:59
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