Handlooms of India (Theory)

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

Course Objectives:

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

Strategies

COURSE CODE

Course Title

GFSD 301A

 

 

Handlooms of India (Theory)

 

 

The Students will be able to:

CO.1  Interpret the origin and importance of the handloom sector.

 CO.2  Identify textiles of Northern regions of India

 CO.3   Categorize and describe silks, weaves, and sarees of Eastern region of India.

CO.4   Compare and appraise the sarees of the Southern region of India.

  CO.5   Evaluate and interpret the traditional textiles of Western Rajasthan.

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 (Kimkhab, 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: 

Suggested Text Books:

●        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.

Suggested Reference Books:

●        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.

 

References: 

 

E-Resources:

·         https://study.com/academy/lesson/weaving-history-types.html

·         https://discover.hubpages.com/style/Embroidery-of-India-The-Symbols-Motifs-and-Colors

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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