INDIAN TEXTILES (PROJECT)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 304
Credits: 
02
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the development of traditional textiles
  2. To foster appreciation of  traditional Indian Textiles
Unit I: 
Course Content:
  • Preparing samples of the following (any two) traditional embroideries
  • Kasuti of Karnataka
  • Chikankari of Uttar Pradesh
  • Kantha of Bengal
  • Phulkari of Punjab
  • Kashida of Kashmir

 

  • Documentation of traditional Indian textiles in the form of scrap book
  • Any two reports on visit to textile museum / Craft cluster / Craft area.
  • Prepare a seminar report- documentation of the selected craft

 

  • How it has evolved, the technicalities as well as the present status of the craft. Role of designer to uplift the craft Study the consumer choice, the marketing channels and outlets.
  • Application of Indian traditional textiles in contemporary apparel
  • Students will make a detailed documentation of the implements, materials and process used. They will submit the portfolio in the form of Oral Presentation or Display.

 

Activity:  Prepare scrap book by collection of motifs (region wise)

Essential Readings: 
  1. Naik., Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.
  2. Crill, R., Indian Embroidery, Prakash Book Depot, New Delhi, 1999.
  3. Bhatnagar, Parul, Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles, Abhishek Publications,    Chandigarh, 2006.
  4. Rai, Inderpal, Indian Embroidery and Textiles, Books Treasure, Jodhpur 2008.
  5. Naik, Folk embroidery and traditional handloom weaving, APH Publishing corporation, New Delhi, 1997.
  6. Gillow, John, Traditional Indian Textiles, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London 1993.
References: 
  1. Mehta, Masterpieces of Indian Textiles, Taraporevala Publishing Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Kothari. Gulab, Colourful Textiles of Rajasthan, Jaipur Publishing House, Jaipur.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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