Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

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Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill...
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What is mean by Family? | Types of Family | Characteristics and Features

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What is mean by Family?

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  • Family is a group defined by a relationship sufficiently precise and enduring to provide for the procreation and upbringing of children.
  • Family is a more or less durable association of husband and wife with or without children or of a man or woman alone , with  children.
  • Family is a miniature social organization including at least two generations and is characteristically formed upon the blood bond.

Characteristics of the Family

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  • A form of marriage
  • A system of nomenclature
  • A economic provision
  • A common habitation

Distinctive Feature of the Family

  1. Universality
  2. Emotional basis
  3. Limited size
  4. Formative influence
  5. Responsibility of the member
  6. Social Regulation
  7. Permanent and Temporary

Functions of the Family

  • Reproduction
  • Maintenance
  • Placement
  • Socialization

Primary Function

  1. Reproduction
  2. Rearing of Children
  3. Provision of Home
  4. Cultural Transmission
  5. Status Ascription

Secondary Function

  1. Economic Function
  2. Educational function
  3. Religious function
  4. Recreational function

Types of Family

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  1. Nuclear Family
  2. Joint Family
  3. Blended Family
  4. Extended Family

Nuclear Family

  • Nuclear family refers to parents and children.
  • Absences of relative like grandparents , uncles , aunts etc.
  • Limited members
  • Freedom and Modern Oriented

Joint Family

  • The family consist of Husband and wife and their children but also uncle, aunts and cousins and grandsons.
  • Joint family have more people accommodating in a family.
  • More affection and love between family members.

Blended Family

  • A blended family or step family.
  • It is also called as complex family  because children from one or both partner pervious relationships.
  • Children may struggle with feelings and adjustments with step parents.

Extended Family

  • The extended family consist of three or more generation living under the same roof .
  • This type of family may also contain grandchildren, grandnieces and nephews.
  • Includes three generations.
  • Live together as a group.
Location: India

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