INDIAN TEXTILE HERITAGE

Paper Code: 
DHSC 611 (C)
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. To create awareness of design and its interpretation.

2. To familiarize the students with the elements and principles of design.

3. To foster appreciation of traditional textiles of India.

12.00

Woven Textiles                                                                                              Study in reference to origin, processing techniques, colours and motifs used:

  • Bengal- Jamdani, Baluchar
  • Tamilnadu – Kanjeevaram
  • Maharashtra - Paithani
  • Madhya Pradesh – Chanderi
  • Uttar Pradesh – Brocades
12.00
Unit II: 
Dyed Textiles:

Study in reference to styles employed, designs incorporated, effects achieved

  • Rajasthan – Bandhani
  • Andhra Pradesh – Ikat
  • Gujarat – Patola
12.00
Unit III: 
Painted and Printed Textiles
  • Andhra Pradesh – Kalamkari
  • Nathdwara- Pichwais
  • Orrisa- Kalahasti- Machilipatnam
  • Rajasthan – Sanganer and Bagru
  • Patachitra
  • Madhya Pradeshv – Bagh
12.00
Unit IV: 
Embroidery

Material used, techniques employed and designs incorporated in embroidered textiles:

  • Jammu and Kashmir-Kashida.
  • Gujarat-Kutch.
  • Punjab-Phulkari.
  • Uttar Pradesh-Chikankari & Zardozi.
  • Karnataka-Kasuti.
  • West Bengal-Kantha.
  • Rajasthan –gotta patti
12.00
Unit V: 
Conservation and status of Traditional Textiles
  •  Factors influencing degradation of textiles

 

  • Care and storage techniques
  • Evolution and socio-economic significance of Khadi, Handloom and Handicraft sector .
  • Interventions by the organization in sustaining the traditional textiles

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Bhatnagar,Parul., Traditional Indian Costumes and Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Jaipur
  2. Naik., Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publication Corp, New Delhi.
  3. Agarwal, O.P., 1977, Care and Presentation of Museum projects – II, NRL
  4. Chattopadhaya, K.D., 1995, Handicrafts of India, Wiley Eastern Limited, N Delhi
  5. Das, Shukla, 1992, Fabric Art- Heritage of India, Abhinav Publications, N Delhi

 

  1. Das, Shukla., 1992, Fabric Art –Heritage of India, Abhinav Publications, New Delhi
  2. Bhavani, E.,1968, Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D.B.Taroporevala sons & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Bombay.


 

Academic Year: 
2017-2018
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