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INDIAN TEXTILE HERITAGE (THEORY) [1]

Paper Code: 
DHSC 611 (C)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This course will enable the students to –
1. Create awareness of design and its interpretation.
2. Familiarize the students with the elements and principles of design.
3. Foster appreciation of traditional textiles of India
4. Understand the different types of embroidery stitches.

Course outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

CO308:Analyze various motifs, design and colour of textiles and their relevance

 

CO309:Recognize and appreciate the textile masterpieces

 

CO310:Explain evolution and socio-economic significance of  handloom and handicraft sector

 

CO311:Recognize agent of deterioration of textiles

 

CO312:Differentiate woven, dyed, printed and embroidered textiles of various states

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation,  presentation, Giving tasks

 

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

 

  

 

12.00
Unit I: 
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
    • Kashmir– Carpets & Shawls
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Dyed Textiles
• Study in reference to styles employed, designs incorporated, effects achieved:
    • Rajasthan – Bandhani
    • Andhra Pradesh – Ikat (TeliaRumal, Pochampalli)
    • Gujarat – Patola
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Painted and Printed Textiles
• Andhra Pradesh – Kalamkari: Kalahasti and Machilipatnam
• Nathdwara- Pichwais
• Orrisa- Patachitra
• Rajasthan – Sanganer and Bagru
• Madhya Pradesh – Bagh
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Embroidery
• Material used, techniques employed and designs incorporated in embroidered textiles:
   • Jammu and Kashmir-Kashida.
   • Gujarat-Kutch and Kathiawar
   • Punjab-Phulkari.
   • Uttar Pradesh-Chikankari
   • Karnataka-Kasuti.
   • West Bengal-Kantha.
   • Rajasthan –gottapatti
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Conservation and status of Traditional Textiles
• Factors influencing degradation of textiles 
• Care and storage techniques
• Evolution and socio-economic significance of Khadi, Handloom and Handicraft sector .
• Interventions by the organization in sustaining the traditional textiles
 
Essential Readings: 
• Bhatnagar,Parul., Traditional Indian Costumes and Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Jaipur
• Naik, Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publication Corp, New Delhi.
• Agarwal, O.P., 1977, Care and Presentation of Museum projects – II, NRL 
• Chattopadhaya, K.D., 1995, Handicrafts of India, Wiley Eastern Limited, N Delhi 
• Das, Shukla., 1992, Fabric Art –Heritage of India, Abhinav Publications, New Delhi
• Bhavani, E., 1968, Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D.B.Taroporevala sons & Co. Pvt. Ltd, Bombay.
 
References: 
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Academic Year: 
2022-2023 [5]

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[2] https://sist.sathyabama.ac.in/sist_coursematerial/uploads/SFDA1301.pdf
[3] https://www.saree.com/10-printing-and-dyeing-techniques-from-india
[4] https://goodwillart.education/previews/Printedpreview.pdf
[5] https://homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2022-2023