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

COURSE CODE

Course Title

CFSD 304

 

Indian Textiles (Project)

 

The Students will be able to:

  CO.1  Formulate craft documentation

 CO.2   Analyze the production technique of traditional Indian Textiles

 CO.3   Create accessory (scarf) using traditional textiles

CO.4  Identify the consumer choice of traditional textile

CO.5  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

 

 

 

 

Unit I: 
CONTENTS

Course Content

●     Select any one textile from the following and document

o      Indian Embroidery

o      Resist Dyed Textile

o      Hand Printed Textile

o      Painted Textile

o      Woven Textile

●        Details of Craft documentation:

o    Refer books on Traditional Indian Textiles and draw 10 motifs (Outline drawings) of the selected traditional craft on A4 size white ivory sheet.

o    Select any 1 motif from the 10 motifs and render it in colour according to the technique of production

o    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/ stole of any of the following traditional technique using appropriate motifs and fabrics:

o      Indian Embroidery

o      Resist Dyed Textile

o      Hand Printed Textile

o      Painted Textile 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

●        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.

 

Suggested Reference Books:

●        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.

References: 

E-Resources:

·         https://textilevaluechain.in/in-depth-analysis/articles/traditional-textiles/traditional-indian-embroidery/

·         https://grandmaslegacy.wordpress.com/2017/11/21/patola-gujrat-pochampally-telangana/

Journals:

·         https://textilevaluechain.in/

·         https://colourpublications.in/product/colourage/

·         https://www.textileworld.com/

 

 

Examination Scheme

 

Continuous Assessment

Semester End Exam

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Student Teacher Interaction

10

Portfolio & Product

40

Presentation

15

CA Test

Viva Voce

15

Portfolio

10

Presentation

5

Viva Voce

5

Total

30

Total

70

 

Academic Year: