INDIAN TEXTILES (Project)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 304
Credits: 
2
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Understand the evolution and development of traditional Indian textiles.
  2. Foster appreciation of traditional Indian Textiles.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CFSD 304

 

Indian Textiles (Project)

 

The Students will be able to:

 

 

 

 CO.107  Formulate craft documentation

CO.108  Analyze the production technique of traditional Indian Textiles

CO.109 Create accessory (scarf) using traditional textiles

CO.110  Identify the consumer choice of traditional textile

 CO.111 Identify a specific embroidery style of India on the basis of colours, motifs and layout.

 

 

 

 

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

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, report writing (Detailed document) and display presentation

Assessment tasks will include Class Test, Semester end examinations, and Student presentations

 

 

 

 

  • Select any one textile from the following and document
  • Indian Embroidery
  • Resist Dyed Textile
  • Hand Printed Textile
  • Painted Textile
  • Woven Textile
  • Details of Craft documentation:
  • Refer books on Traditional Indian Textiles and draw 10 motifs (Outline drawings) of the selected traditional craft on A4 size white ivory sheet.
  • Select any 1 motif from the 10 motifs and render it in colour according to the technique of production
  • Detailed description of the craft in terms of-
  • History, place, craftsmen
  • Raw material, tools, techniques, product (show technical details through sketch) and process
  • Present status of the craft
  • Role of designers to uplift the craft
  • Collect visuals that depict the different traditional textile and application of that textile in contemporary apparel. Students can use the following methods to collect visuals: Old magazines/ Internet/ Local markets/ Government Emporiums/ Handloom Fairs/ Take photo of your personal products.
  • Prepare a scarf of any of the following traditional technique of production and study the consumer choice
  • Indian Embroidery
  • Resist Dyed Textile
  • Hand Printed Textile
  • Painted Textile
Essential Readings: 
  • Karolia, A. (2019). Traditional Indian Handcrafted Textiles: History, Techniques, Processes, Design Vol I & II (First Edition). New Delhi: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.
  • Naik, S.D. (2012). Traditional Embroideries of India, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
  • Crill, R.(1999). Indian Embroidery, New Delhi: Prakash Book Depot.
  • Bhatnagar, P. (2006). Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles. Chandigarh, Abhishek Publications.  
  • Rai, I. (2008). Indian Embroidery and Textiles (First Edition). Jodhpur: Books Treasure.
  • Naik, S.D. (1997). Folk embroidery and traditional handloom weaving, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
  • Gillow, J. (1993). Traditional Indian Textiles, London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
  • Mehta (1970). Masterpieces of Indian Textiles, Mumbai: Taraporevala Publishing Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  • Kothari, G. (1995). Colourful Textiles of Rajasthan, Jaipur Publishing House.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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