Textile Designing

Paper Code: 
HCT144E
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To understand the textile documentation methods & their collection
  • To conceptualize design & its implementation
  • To study the important textile art in their historical perspective
  • To create awareness and foster appreciation of textile master pieces of the world

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I
  • Origin,       historical       background        of    traditional        Indian      designs      and     their characteristics
  • Design   development, seasons,             elements,      principle   of       design   and      their relationship in finished product
  • Principles of designing – Balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and harmony
  • Design analysis- Structural and applied design, variation in fibre, yarn and fabric construction, embroidery, dyeing, printing and finishes

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II
  • Importance of world textiles in historical perspective: sources of information
  • Archaeological discoveries
  • Ancient literature, chronicles and archival records
  • Museum, art galleries, inventories of church and palaces
  • Role of designer: Forecasting trends, theme interpretation, study of the theme and creation of leading textile designers
  • Role of media in development of textile and apparel designing

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Study in reference to world textiles:

  • Textile fibers- origin, processing and spread, linen and other bast fibers, wool and hair fibers, cotton and silk
  • Dyes and colorants
  • Other material – skin /hide
  • Metal fibers
  • Beads, mirrors, shells and coins.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV

Study in reference to world textiles:

  • Design and ornamentation
  • Use of accessories and decorative features and their application.
  • Symbolism and significance of design incorporated
  • Impact of nature and geographical location, mythology, religion, trade and invasion on textiles/designing

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
  • Guidelines         for     reporting        physical       condition        and      methods       of     photo- documentation
  • Physical handling practices and storage technique necessary for proper management of textile and costume collection.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Balázsy, Á. T., & Eastop, D. (n.d.). Chemical principles of textile conservation. [Publisher not specified].
  • Crill, R. (n.d.). Textiles from India. Seabull Books.
  • Gillow, J., & Sentence, B. (n.d.). World costume. Thames & Hudson.
  • Gwy, J. (n.d.). Woven cargoes. Thames & Hudson.
  • Hatanka, K. (n.d.). Textile art of India: Kokyo Hatanka collection. Chronicle Books.
  • Paine, S. (n.d.). Embroidered textiles. Thames & Hudson.
  • Tortora, P., & Eubank, K. (n.d.). Survey of historic costume. Fairchild Publications.

 

 

References: 
  • Grosicki, Z. J. (1975). Watson’s textile design & colour. Butterworths.
  • Grosicki, Z. J. (1980). Watson’s advanced textile design. Universal Publications.
  • Grosicki, Z. J. (1989). Watson’s advanced textile design: Compound woven structures. Universal Publications.
  • Joseph, M. (1972). Illustrated guide for textiles. Rinehart & Winston.
  • Naik, S. D. (1996). Traditional embroideries of India. A.P.H. Publishing.
  • Nisbet, H. (1978). Grammar of textile design. D. B. Taraporevala Sons.
  • Seiler-Baldinger, A. (1979). Classification of textile techniques. Calico Museum of India.
  • Story, J. (1974). The Thames & Hudson manual of textile printing. Thames & Hudson.

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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