Fashion & Textiles

Paper Code: 
FSD 144 E
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To study the important textile art in their historical perspective
  • To conceptualize design & its implementation
  • To create awareness and foster appreciation of textile master pieces of the world

 

 

12.00
  • Origin, historical background of traditional Indian designs and their characteristics
  • Design development and elements of design
  • Principles of design – Balance, proportion, rhythm,  emphasis and harmony
  • Design analysis- Structural and applied design, variation in fiber ,yarn and fabric construction , embroidery, dyeing ,printing and finishes

 

12.00

Survey of Textiles Techniques:

  • Weaving
  • Tapestry and Rug weaving
  • Embroidery and Laces
  • Dyeing and printing
  • Knitting, Knotting and Crocheting

 

12.00

 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

 

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

 

12.00
  • 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.

 

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