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Textile Designing [1]

Paper Code: 
HCT 144 E
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

 

  • 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: 
  • Agnes Timar Balazsy & Dinak Eastop, Chemical principles of textiles conservation
  • Tortora Phyllis, Eubank Keith, Survey of Historic Costume, Fairchild Publication
  • Gillow John, Sentence Bryan, World Costume, Thames & Hudson
  • John Gwy, Woven Cargoes, Thames & Hudson
  • Kokyo Hatanka Collection, Textile Art of India, Chronicle Book
  • Crill Rosemary, Textiles from India, Seabull Books
  • Sheila Paine, Embroidered Textiles, Thames & Hudson

 

References: 
  • Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger (1979) Classification of textiles Techniques Ahmedabad ,India.Calico Musium of India.
  • Joyce Story. 1974. The Thames & Hudson Manual of Textile Printing. Thames & Hudson.
  • Nisbel H. 1978. Grammer of Textile Design. D.B. Taraporevale Sons.
  • Naik Shailja D. 1996. Traditional Embroideries of India. A.P.H. Publ.
  • Grosicik 1975. Watson’s Textile Design & Colour. Butterworths.
  • Grosick ZJ. 1980. Watson’s Advanced Textile Design. Universal Publ.
  • Grosick ZJ. 1989. Watson’s Advanced Textile Design - Compound Woven Structures. Universal Publ.
  • Marjory Joseph 1972. Illustrated Guide for Textiles. Rine Hort & Winsoten, New York.

 

Academic Year: 
2014-2015 [2]

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