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]
References
edit- ^ Rajasthan (India) (1963). Rajasthan Gazette.
- ^ 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. pp. 91, 94. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
- ^ Joshi, Om Prakash (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–74.
- ^ S.S. Shashi; P.S. Varma (1991). A Socio-history of Ex-criminal Communities OBCs. Sandeep Prakashan. pp. 185, 214. ISBN 978-8185067698.
- ^ 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.
- ^ K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
- ^ K. S. Singh (1998). India's Communities. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 550.