Debasing the Deity: The Material Culture of Hinduism
Abstract This article considers cases in the media of the cultural appropriation of Hindu symbols by Western fashion designers. Hinduism has a rich tradition of visual and material culture and designers are attracted to the aesthetic and symbolism of Hindu imagery. This has led to protests by Hindu...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2020
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| In: |
Religion and the arts
Year: 2020, Volume: 24, Issue: 5, Pages: 588-603 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Hinduism
/ Material popular culture
/ The Holy
/ Western world
/ Fashion
/ Design
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| RelBib Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism ZB Sociology |
| Further subjects: | B
modalities of the sacred
B cultural appropriation B Hinduism in fashion B Darshan |
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