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INDIAN TEXTILE HERITAGE [1]

Paper Code: 
DHSC 611(C)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

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 (COs):

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

 

CO 308:  Analyze various motifs, design and colour of textiles and their relevance

CO309:Recognize and appreciate the textile masterpieces

CO310Explain 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
  • 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: 
  • Karolia, A. (2019). Traditional Indian Handcrafted Textiles: History, Techniques, Processes, Design Vol I & II (First Edition). New Delhi: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.
  • Naik, S.D. (2012). Traditional Embroideries of India New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
  • Crill, R. (1999). Indian Embroidery New Delhi: Prakash Book Depot.
  • Bhatnagar, P. (2006). Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles Chandigarh: Abhishek Publications.
  • Rai, I. (2008). Indian Embroidery and Textiles Jodhpur: Books Treasure.
  • Shenai, V. A. (1992). History of Textile Design Sevak Publication.
  • Naik, S.D. (1997). Folk Embroidery and Traditional Handloom Weaving New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

 

References: 
  • Hatanka .K. (1996) , Textiles Arts of India Chronicle Books, San Francisco.
  • Gillow, J. (1993). Traditional Indian Textiles. London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
  • Mehta (1970). Masterpieces of Indian Textiles, Mumbai: Taraporevala Publishing Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  • Kothari, G. (1995). Colourful Textiles of Rajasthan. Jaipur, Jaipur Publishing House.
  • Sarabhai (1988). Patolas and Resist- Dyed Fabrics of India, Ahmedabad: Mapim Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ghosh, G. K. & Ghosh, S. (1995) Indian Textiles (Past and Present), New Delhi: APH Publishing corporation.

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024 [10]

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[2] https://textilevaluechain.in/in-depth-analysis/articles/traditional-textiles/traditional-indian-embroidery/
[3] https://grandmaslegacy.wordpress.com/2017/11/21/patola-gujrat-pochampally-telangana/
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[9] https://textilevaluechain.in/
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