New book on coconut craft released in Goa, India

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Dear sir, this is a new book on a topic much relevant to us all. I would be grateful if you could permit me to circulate this information through your network.  The book is available from goa...@gmail.com by mail order. --Frederick Noronha, for Goa,1556 (alternative publishers) http://goa1556.goa-india.org

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

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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

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Table of contents

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	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

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Frederick Noronha :: +91-832-2409490