This book was published for the exhibition ‘Pageants of the Raj: The Workforce’, which showcased a collection depicting the working class, during the colonial period, on rich silk velvet. This exhibition showcased the work of artist Devangana Kumar and was presented by Flag Foundation of India in August 2012.This publication features an insightful chapter by Pramod Kumar KG, “Bhistee on a Wall: Personage Velvet for a Servant of the Raj”