Synopsis This book is basically based on field work and partially on published materials and elaborates the Ethno-Socio-Cultural history of the Sutradharas in Bengal. The quality of presentation of this book is new one in Ancient Indian History and Culture. The long association of the author with the Sutradhara community enriched his knowledge on them and tried to spell out the art activities of this community in a critical manner. We have history of art objects or materials created by the artists or the artisans, but there are very few books on the history of Artists or Artisans. This is very interesting book not only for the students of Ancient Indian History and Culture but also for the general readers.