INDIAN TEXTILES

Paper Code: 
BFT- 301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To foster appreciation of in traditional textiles of India

To study the historical perspective of Indian Textiles

To appreciate the country’s rich heritage

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 Importance of Indian Textiles in Historical Perspective Factors influencing development: geographical location, impart of trade, Invasion & conquests, cultural and economic interactions and political & religious patronage.

Development of different fiber, spinning, weaving (Looms- back strap looms, frame looms, horizontal looms, flying looms, shuttle looms, commercial jacquard and dobby looms) and fabric construction in terms of tools and equipments used & specialties achieved in different regions.

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Development of products from different fibers: processing techniques, textures achieved, color & design incorporated for

Cotton – Muslin & Jamdani of Bengal

Silk - Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Varanasi and Karnataka

Woolen – Shawls of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

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Dyeing with reference to styles employed, design incorporated and effects achieved

Resist dyed fabrics –Bandhani of Rajasthan & Gujarat

Resist dyed yarns – Ikat, Gujarat, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh

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Printing with reference to styles employed, design incorporated, effects achieved and article produced: Centers of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Styles and methods of painting - Madhubani, Parchitra & Pichwai

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Historical, social and cultural aspects of Indian embroideries - Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Bengal, and Karnataka, Gujarat & Rajasthan

Essential Readings: 
  1. Naik., Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi 2002.
  2. Bhavani, E., Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D. B. Taroporevala Sons &  Co. Pvt, Ltd Bombay.1968.
  3. Crill, Rose.mary., Indian Embroidery, Prakash Book Depot, New Delhi 1999.
References: 
  1. Parul, B., Traditional Indian Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh.
  2. Gillow, John, Traditional Indian Textiles, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London 1993.
  3. Kokyo  Hatanka Collection., Textiles Arts of India Chronicle Books, San Francisco
  4. Chisti R.K, Jain Rahul, Tradition Beyond: Handcrafted Indian Textiles, Roli Books, Lustre Press
Academic Year: 
2014-15
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