Jangid is a title of carpenter caste known as Khati in India who, through a process of Sanskritisation, have claimed the varna status of Brahmin.[1] But this claim is not accepted by other Brahmins as they don't have rishi gotras which regulates the marriage alliance of Vedic Brahmins.[2] They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab and their traditional occupation was that of carpentry, especially woodcarving and furniture making. Today, the Jangid are usually known for painting[3][4] and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.[2] In some areas of Rajasthan they self styled themselves Shri Adi Gaur Brahmins.[5][6] Kamlesh Mathur wrote in his book Crafts and Craftsmen: these artisans for safeguarding the interests of their community formed the self styled Sri Adi Gour Brahmin Brahmin Sculptors' Association.[6]

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References

  1. ^ Rajasthan (India) (1963). Rajasthan Gazette.
  2. ^ a b K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
  3. ^ Joshi, Om Prakash (1976). Painted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India: A Study with Reference to Rajasthan. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 73–74.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ South Asian Studies: Journal of the Society for South Asian Studies (Incorporating the Society for Afghan Studies). The Society. 1993.
  6. ^ a b Mathur, Kamlesh (2004). Crafts and Craftsmen. Pointer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7132-367-8.
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