Clever mice, cunning crocodiles, loquacious tortoises: many of the stories from the Panchatantra made their way into the fables of Aesop and even La Fontaine. Here are a handful, retold by the Irish-Indian poet and song-writer. For ages 4-7.
Animal Tales from India: Ten Stories from the Panchatantra
£16.99
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A superb account of how European imperialism in Asia was undermined by a network of ingenious radicals, who used printing presses, global travel and the colonisers' languages to spread their... read more
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A glorious mix of influences enriches Sri Lankan famously delicious cooking: Javanese, Malay, Indian, Arab, Portuguese, Dutch and even British.
Rambutan: Recipes from Sri Lanka
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Zulfikar was executed in 1979; three of his children were murdered. One can understand why the brilliant author Fatima keeps her distance from politics.
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Garments to tents in South Asia in the C16th-C17th. Richly illustrated, this book shows cloth participated in both political and social spheres, and reflected seasonal rhythms.
The Art of Cloth in Mughal India
Hardback £50.00