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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.

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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

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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Subheading - Vollkorn Italic

16pt

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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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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

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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 

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10"

5 mm

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10"

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10" x 10", 2 Column Grid
 

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