Dear all: Enclosed are details about a just-released book from Goa.
Coconut The Art of Coconut Craft by Lotlikar, Vijaydatta, Lotlikar, Vijaydatta Published in December 7, 2009, Goa,1556 and Broadway Book Centre (Goa, India) Coconut The Art of Coconut Craft Lotlikar, Vijaydatta, Lotlikar, Vijaydatta Change Cover Edition: First Format: Paperback Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 in (A5) Pagination: Perfect binding Weight: 150gms First sentence: Official statistics say Goa has 23,500 hectares covered under coconut plantation. This unusual story is of a Goan who fell in love with coconut craft. Out of his sheer interest in the field, this man from a traditional goldsmith's family picked-up and perfected the art of carving the coconut, its shell and its wood, into unexpectedly artistic designs. Also in this book: special tips on how to take to this craft, elaborate information on the coconut and its many uses, and an insight into the master craftsman's work and love for his art. External links http://goa1556.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org Table of contents A thank you vii Preface: coco matters (by Dr Nandkumar Kamat) xi A word in appreciation (by C V Radhakrishna) xv EVERYTHING COCONUT 1 Coconut's many uses 3 How others use coconuts 17 Terms from Goa 27 Goa's toddy-tappers 37 COCONUT CRAFT 41 What you can easily achieve 43 Getting started 49 Using the tools 53 Art of carving 65 Other techniques 69 Marketing 83 Shell craft syllabus 87 Online craft links 91 AN UNUSUAL MASTER CRAFTSMAN 93 Calling coco shells 95 What the others say 99 An artist, his work 101 His world, a nut shell 103 Hobby to commerce 107 National awards 2008 111 APPENDIX: Coconut timeline 113