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Center for Cultural Resources - Asia: India

Resources on Asia from the Center for Cultural Resources, Indiana University Southeast Library

Kit Information

This kit consists of 1 container of artifacts, 1 container of resources based on the universal 12 themes and a book bag.

Countries included in this kit are: India, Pakistan, and Tibet

Useful Links

INN: India and Neighbors Kit

Flag of India

Books

Way of Life In Desert (Camel Safari in Jaisalmer) by Nand Kishore Sharma
Publication Date: 1997
This book is a book written to help you learn and understand the culture in Jaisalmer, India
Jubilee Flavors by Uma Chugh, Poonam Rampal. Ms. Sarabjot
Publication Date: 1993
A collection of recipes that are meant to represent the "the innovational and creative spirit" of BBK DAV College for Women. The book compiles a diverse range of culinary recipes.
Speaking Stones World Cultural Heritage Sites in India by Swati Mitra
ISBN: 8187780002
Publication Date: 2001
Travel Guide of the main Heritage Sites in India with historical descriptions of each.
Springs of Indian Wisdom by Sri Aurobindo and E. Hettinger
Publication Date: 1965
Contributions from Mahatma Gandhi, Ramakrishna, and Rabindranath Tagore

Artifacts

Egg shaped box
Small box that is shaped like an egg and intricately painted.
Brass Vase
Vase made of brass
Bell
Small bell with engravings of grains and other plants
Wooly Sheep
A small sheep, either a toy or a decoration
Tinsel Necklace
Gold, silver, red, and green tinsel necklace
Green Embroidered Folder
Embroidered green folder
Notebook
Pink notebook with black border
Stone Brick
stone brick
Two Gold and Brown Wire Bracelets
two gold and brown wire bracelets
Silver Bracelet and Blue Bracelet
Two distinctly different bracelets, one blue and solid, the other loose silver chain link
Indian Soap Stone Box
Small Indian box, chipped at the top right and bottom left corners of the floral painted lid.
Horn
Horn often used on cars and bicycles
Sari and Instructions
Sari and Instructions
Bracelet
Red, green, and gold bracelet
Green Sari
Green Sari
Orange Cotton Fabric
Orange Cotton Fabric
Decorative Box
A small box, similar to a jewelry box in the united States. It has an intricate floral design, and has the name of BBK DAV College For Women painted on it.
Women's Garment
Women's Garment
Blue Necklace
Blue necklace made of stone and beads.
Fabric
Fabric
India Field Journal
A field journal, in English, that is used by travelers to document their travels through India.
Windhorse Prayer Flag Garland
Tibet collection Windhorse Prayer Flag Garland. Handmade in Nepal by Tibetan Handicraft Industry for International Campaign for Tibet
Bowel
Bowl
Marble Heart Box
Marble Heart Box
Two Gold Necklaces
Two Gold Necklaces
Decorated Pen
A pen that is decorated with clear shapes, as well as red and blue circles.
T-Shirt
T-Shirt
Food from India
Yellow Mung Dal, a split Mung bean
Shoes and Handbag
Shoes and Handbag
Various Food Boxes
Sukji's Chicken Curry, Tiger Tiger Spicy Puppodums, Gits Gulab Jamun

Art Visuals

Music of India

Ravi Shankar- The Sounds of India
CD Ravi Shankar- The Sounds of India
The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal