The folk stories of India are often told by people who live close to the land. And in them, the mountains and forests and birds and animals are an integral part of everyday life and as much characters as humans.
In this delightful collection, there are tales from every state and union territory in the country, from the many tribes and communities for whom India is home. All the stories are gorgeously illustrated in traditional art styles derived from areas in which the stories originate. And in reading this book, we not only celebrate the colour and diversity of the country we live in, but also the age-old challenges and bonds that bind us to nature and to one another.
Contains stories from all states and union territories.
The art in each story is drawn from the folk styles of that region.
Most stories are related to the indigenous people of each state, and their concerns and challenges are reflected in the story.
The introduction to each story relates it to the location, the challenges and the indigenous people of the state.
