Indian Textile Heritage

Paper Code: 
DHSC 611 (C)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students

  • To create awareness of design and its interpretation.
  • To familiarize the students with the elements and principles of design.
  • To foster appreciation of traditional textiles of India.
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: 
  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, New Delhi
  6. Bhavani, E., 1968, Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D.B.Taroporevala sons & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Bombay.
Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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