INDIAN TEXTILE HERITAGE - PRACTICAL

Paper Code: 
24DHSC516A
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Create awareness of embroidered, dyed and printed textile heritage of India.
  2. Understanding of regional embroideries developed by various communities.
  3. Appreciate the evolution of various textiles over a period of time.
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

24DHSC516A           

Indian Textile Heritage

- Practical

 

CO179:Develop skills of motifs creation design identification and preparation of embroideries

CO180: Develop skill of traditional resist dyeing and printing techniques

CO181: Compile comprehensive practical record compiling of traditional embroideries, resist dyeing, printing and cultivate communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

CO182: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Practical assignments, Simulation, Portfolio Preparation, Giving tasks.

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

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS

●     Make samples of tradition embroideries of India:                                                          (34 Hours)

●     Jammu and Kashmir-Kashida &Zalakdozi

●     Gujarat-Kutch- Kathiawar

●     Punjab-Phulkari.

●     Uttar Pradesh-Chikankari

●     Karnataka-Kasuti.

●     West Bengal-Kantha.

●     Rajasthan –gottapatti

●     Tie & Dye

●     Block Printing

●     Batik           

●     Visit to craft centers and  museum                                  (6 Hours)

  • Product development- Preparation of an article incorporating any Traditional Indian Textile/ Techniques                                  (20 Hours)
Essential Readings: 
  1. Naik., Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi
  2. Crill, R., Indian Embroidery, Prakash Book Depot, New Delhi 1999.
  3. Bhatnagar. Parul., Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles, Abhishek Publications
References: 
  1. Gillow, John, Traditional Indian Textiles, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London 1993.
  2. KokyoHatanka Collection., Textiles Arts of India Chronicle Books, San Francisco,
  3. Rai, Inderpal. Indian Embroidery and Textiles, Books Treasure, Jodhpur 2008.
  4. Bhatnagar. Parul., Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh.
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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