TRADITIONAL TEXTILES

Paper Code: 
HSC 306
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
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.

9.00

 

Woven Textiles 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

8.00

 

Dyed Textiles:

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

  • Rajasthan – Bandhani
  • Andhra Pradesh – Ikat
  • Gujarat – Patola

9.00

Painted  Textiles

  • Andhra Pradesh – Kalamkari
  • Nathdwara- Pichwais
  • Orrisa- Patachitra
  • Kalahasti- Machilipatnam

 

10.00

Printed Textiles                                                                                                          

  • Rajasthan – Sanganer and Bagru
  • Madhya Pradeshv – Bagh
9.00

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.

Visit to Museum, Craft Centers, Exhibitions and Fairs.

Essential Readings: 
  1. Bhatnagar,Parul., Traditional Indian Costumes and Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Jaipur
  2. Naik., Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publication Corp, New Delhi.
References: 
  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
  3. Yates, M., Textiles-A handbook for designers, Norton and company, New York 1996

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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