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Jangid or Jangid Brahmin (Sanskrit: जऻगिड, romanized: Jāngid) is a Master Craftsman caste of India, specializing in Painting and wooden work. They belong to the Vishwakarma sect. They have a notable presence in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab. Jangid Brahmins are usually known for painting and decorative works such as making seats or chariots for religious figurines.

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References

  1. Rajasthan (India) (1963). Rajasthan Gazette.
  2. 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. pp. 91, 94. ISBN 978-81-7017-284-0.
  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. S.S. Shashi, P.S. Varma (1991) (1991). A Socio-history of Ex-criminal Communities OBCs. Sandeep Prakashan. pp. 185, 214. ISBN 978-8185067698.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. 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.
  6. K. S. Singh (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 201–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1.
  7. K. S. Singh (1998). India's Communities. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 550.
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