INDIAN TEXTILE HERITAGE

Paper Code: 
DHSC 611(C)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Create awareness of design and its interpretation.
  2. Familiarize the students with the elements and principles of design.
  3. Foster appreciation of traditional textiles of India

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

DHSC 611C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indian Textile Heritage

(Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to -

CO308: Analyze various motifs, design and colour of textiles and their relevance

 

CO309: Recognize and appreciate the textile masterpieces

 

CO310: Explain evolution and socio-economic significance of  handloom and handicraft sector

 

CO311: Recognize agent of deterioration of textiles

 

CO312: Differentiate woven, dyed, printed and embroidered textiles of various states

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation,  presentation, Giving tasks

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
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
• Kashmir– Carpets & Shawls
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Dyed Textiles:
  • Study in reference to styles employed, designs incorporated, effects achieved:
    • Rajasthan – Bandhani
    • Andhra Pradesh – Ikat (Telia Rumal, Pochampalli)
    • Gujarat – Patola

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Painted and Printed Textiles
Andhra Pradesh – Kalamkari: Kalahasti and Machilipatnam
• Nathdwara- Pichwais
• Orrisa- Patachitra
• Rajasthan – Sanganer and Bagru 
• Madhya Pradesh – Bagh
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Embroidery
  • Material used, techniques employed and designs incorporated in embroidered textiles:
    • Jammu and Kashmir-Kashida.
    • Gujarat-Kutch and Kathiawar
    • Punjab-Phulkari.
    • Uttar Pradesh-Chikankari
    • 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: 
  • Bhatnagar,Parul., Traditional Indian Costumes and Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Jaipur
  • Naik, Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publication Corp, New Delhi.
  • Agarwal, O.P., 1977, Care and Presentation of Museum projects – II, NRL
  • Chattopadhaya, K.D., 1995, Handicrafts of India, Wiley Eastern Limited, N Delhi
  • Das, Shukla., 1992, Fabric Art –Heritage of India, Abhinav Publications, New Delhi
  • Bhavani, E., 1968, Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D.B.Taroporevala sons & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Bombay
Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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