Jangid

The Jangid are a jati (sub-caste) in India, historically known as artists and art carpenters. Following Sanskritisation, they were associated with the Brahmin varna.[1] Associated professions of the jati include painting,[2][3][4] and decorative carpentry such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Om Prakash Joshi (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 74–. GGKEY:1E6U03NTPRG.
  2. ↑ Rādhākr̥shṇa Vaśishṭha (1995). Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. Abhinav Publications. p. 91. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
  3. ↑ Anu Julka (8 October 2014). SHRINATH JI: Pichwais: The Manifestation Of Pushtimarg. Partridge Publishing India. pp. 115–. ISBN 978-1-4828-2285-4.
  4. ↑ Om Prakash Joshi (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–. GGKEY:1E6U03NTPRG.
  5. ↑ K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
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