Indian Textiles (Practical)

Embroideries

·       Introduction to basic embroidery stitches

o   Create a sample of all basic embroidery stiches

·       Traditional embroideries:

o   Kashida of Kashmir

o   Phulkari of Punjab

o   Chikankari of Uttar Pradesh

o   Kantha of Bengal

o   Chamba of Himachal

o   Kasuti of Karnataka

o   Kathiyawar of Gujarat

o   Dabke ka kaam & Gota Patti of Rajasthan

Study any one above mentioned traditional embroideries with reference to origin, technique, raw material, colours, motifs and layout with pictorial presentation and sample development

(25 Hours)

·       Resist-Dyed Textiles:

• Hands-on practice in Bandhani, Leheriya, and Batik techniques
• Experimentation with different tying, folding, and waxing techniques
• Dyeing and finishing of fabric samples using natural dyes

Design and create a resist dyed scarf using above mention techniques.

(20 Hours)

·       Printed Textiles:

• Executing Sanganeri prints on fabric

Design, and document printing with proper layout for table cloth

(10 Hours)

·       Painted Textiles:

o   Creating samples of Pattachitra, Madhubani, and Kalamkari in textile painting

Develop a miniature painted textile artworks inspired by any one above mention painted textiles.

(15 Hours)

·       Woven Textiles:

• Explore various woven textiles of India and prepare a report on the visit made during exploration through exhibitions, fair etc.
• Study any one woven textile in detail with focused on colour, design, weaving pattern etc.
• Develop textile design sheet inspired by the traditional woven textile.
• Sketch 2-3 design variation inspired by the selected woven textile.

(10 Hours)

Students are required to prepare a document of all the craft in their portfolio.

(10 Hours)