Traditional Textiles (Theory)

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
Unit I: 
Wowen 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

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Dyed Textiles

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

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

 

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Painted Textiles

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

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

Madhubani

9.00
Unit IV: 
Printed Textiles
  • Rajasthan – Sanganer and Bagru
  • Madhya Pradeshv – Bagh
9.00
Unit V: 
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
     
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