Handlooms of India (Theory)

Paper Code: 
GFSD 301A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Learn and understand hand crafted textiles of India
  2. Familiarize with textiles of various states of India.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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Paper Title

GFSD 301A

 

 

Handlooms of India(Theory)

 

 

The Students will be able to:

 

CO105.  Interpret the origin and importance of handloom sector.

CO106. Identify textiles of different regions of India.

 

Approach in teaching:Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students:Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Origin, development and importance
  • History, types and Development of loom
  • Iconography: colours, Traditional motifs and their symbolism

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Textile of Northern Region
  • Jammu and Kashmir: Various Shawls (Jamawar, Pashmina, Amilkar, Kanikar), Namdas, Gabba, Rugs
  • Himachal Pradesh: Kullu shawls, Kinnauri shawls
  • Uttar Pradesh: Brocade (Kinkhab, Tanchoi, Abrawan, Gyasar)

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Textile of Eastern Region
  • Assam: Muga silk, Pattu and Eri silk
  • Manipur: Meitei Inaphi
  • Nagaland: Naga shawls
  • Odisha: Ikkat silk, Kora-pat sarees, Sambalpuri silk
  • Sikkim: Carpet weaving, Blanket weaving, Lepcha Weaving
  • Mizoram: Puan weaving
  • Bihar: Bhagalpur silk,
  • West Bengal: Jamdani sarees and its types (Daccai, Tangil, Dhaniakhali, Shantipuri, Baluchari silk etc)

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Textile of Southern Region
  • Karnataka: Mysore silk, Ilkal sarees
  • Andhra Pradesh: Dharmaveram sarees, Venkatgiri sarees, Mangalgiri sarees, Gadhwal sarees, Pochampalli.
  • Tamil Nadu: Kanjiveram saree
  • Kerala: Balaramapuram Sarees

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Textile of Western Region
  • Rajasthan: Kota Doria, Dari, Shawl and Carpet,  Dhurries
  • Gujarat: Kinkhab` brocade,Patola, Gharchola saree.
  • Madhya Pradesh: Chanderi sarees, Maheshwari sarees
  • Maharashtra: Paithani saress, Amru & himru

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Singh, K.V. (2015). Indian Sari Traditions- perspective & design. New Delhi: Wisdom Tree Publisher.
  • Bhatnagar, P. (2006). Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles. Chandigarh: Abhishek Publications.
  • Naik, S.D. (1997). Folk Embroidery and Traditional Handloom Weaving. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
  • Alkazi, R. (1983). Ancient Indian Costume. New Delhi: Art heritage.
  • Gillow, J. (1993). Traditional Indian Textiles. London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
  • Rai, I. (2008). Indian Embroidery and Textiles (First Edition). Jodhpur: Books Treasure.
  • Kothari. G. (1995). Colourful Textiles of Rajasthan. Jaipur: Jaipur Publishing House.
  • Ghosh, G.K. & Ghosh, S. (1995). Indian Textiles (Past and Present). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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