Jangid Explained

Jangid (Sanskrit: जऻगिड, romanized: Jāngid) is a Master Craftsman caste of India, specializing in Painting and wooden work.[1] [2] [3] They belong to the Vishwakarma sect.[4] They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab. Jangid are usually known for painting[5] and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.[6] [7]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rajasthan (India) . Rajasthan Gazette . 1963 . en.
  2. Book: Rādhākr̥shṇa Vaśishṭha. Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. 1995. Abhinav Publications. 978-81-7017-284-0. 91,94.
  3. Book: Joshi, Om Prakash . Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. 1976. Concept Publishing Company. 73–74.
  4. Book: S.S. Shashi . P.S. Varma . 1991 . Sandeep Prakashan . 978-8185067698 . 185,214 . A Socio-history of Ex-criminal Communities OBCs . en.
  5. Book: Rādhākr̥shṇa Vaśishṭha. Art and Artists of Rajasthan: A Study on the Art & Artists of Mewar with Reference to Western Indian School of Painting. 1995. Abhinav Publications. 978-81-7017-284-0. 91.
  6. Book: K. S. Singh. Rajasthan. 1998. Popular Prakashan. 978-81-7154-766-1. 201–.
  7. Book: K. S. Singh. India's Communities. 1998. Anthropological Survey of India. 550.

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