Buntedi: A Rare Collectible from Dr. SSN Shetty Honoring Bunt Legacy and Heritage
- BANA Seattle
- 7 days ago
- 1 min read
Writer-researcher and accomplished technologist Dr. SSN Shetty is preparing to release Buntedi, the first volume of an ambitious two-part coffee-table series that explores the history, identity and lived experiences of the Bunt community in coastal Karnataka. With only 500 copies printed - 300 reserved for long-standing subscribers—this volume stands as a rare, intentional and deeply meaningful collectible for those who value cultural memory and wish to preserve a living archive for future generations.
Featuring 15 carefully crafted essays, the book draws from diaries, interviews, field visits, and extensive research across Tulunadu.
With its limited print run, rigorous research and deep resonance with Tulunadu’s social memory, Buntedi stands as an extraordinary cultural artifact. This book stands as a rare collectible, with all proceeds thoughtfully allocated to Bunt initiatives.
As readers receive their copies, Shetty leaves them with a quiet message:
“We shape culture by paying attention.”
Dr. SSN Shetty has long been a thoughtful contributor and an inspiring presence within BANA’s initiatives, consistently championing togetherness and the preservation of our heritage.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. SSN Shetty on this remarkable milestone and eagerly look forward to the release of this important first volume.
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