What is Anagha?
Anagha is a craft documentation book honouring the spiritual and cultural essence of Varanasi, celebrating its sacred heritage and exquisite crafts.
Objective
Highlight the spiritual essence of Varanasi's handicrafts, portraying them as more than mere objects but rather as symbolic embodiments deeply rooted in the spiritual soil of the city.
Title - अनघा
Tagline - Threads of Divinity
Why Anagha?
Derived from Sanskrit, Anagha, a name attributed to Lord Shiva, symbolizes purity and flawlessness. It reflects Varanasi's sacred beauty, artistry, and devotion, perfectly embodying its timeless legacy.
अनघा
Font Used - Rohza One
Rohza One is elegant and refined, balancing tradition and creativity. Its design reflects the book's sacred and artistic essence, aligning with its themes of spirituality and craftsmanship.
Banarasi Weaving
Gulabi Meenakari
Crafts Covered
Metal Repousse
Glass Bead Making
Heading - Playfair Display Bold
24 pt
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Subheading - Vollkorn Italic
16pt
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Body Text - Crimson Text Regular
10 pt
Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
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Why these fonts?
The fonts were chosen to reflect the book's balance of tradition and sophistication: Playfair Display adds elegance to headings, Vollkorn introduces a touch of tradition to subheadings, and Crimson Text ensures readability while evoking a timeless, cultural essence.
Contents
Chapter 1 - Unveiling the essence of Kashi
Chapter 2 - Faces of Varanasi
Chapter 3 - Beyond the alleys
Chapter 4 - Kashi ka swaad
Chapter 5 - Whispers of the city
Chapter 6 - Environmental sustainability
Chapter 7 - Sacred threads: The Craft of Banarasi Weaving
Chapter 8 - From Flame to Form: The Craft of Glass bead making
Chapter 9 - Crafted in Pink: The Craft of Gulaabi Meenakari
Chapter 10 - Embossed Elegance: The Craft of Metal Repoussé
10"
5 mm
10"
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