Indian Textiles Theory

Paper Code: 
FSD 231
Credits: 
01
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
50.00
Objective: 

To foster appreciation of in traditional textiles of India

To study the historical perspective of Indian Textiles

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Woven Textiles
                   
  • Jamadani
  • Chanderi
  • Maheshwari
  • Brocades
  • Baluchari
  • Kanjivaram
  • Kota Doria

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Embroidered Textiles
              
  • Kashida
  •  Kasuti
  • Phulkari
  • Kantha
  • Chikankari
  • Gotta Patti

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Printed Textiles
           
  • Bagh , Ajrakh, Sanganeri
  • Kalamkari

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Painted Textiles
  
  • Patachitra
  • Pichwai
  • Madhubani

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Resist Dyed Textiles
      
  • Bandhej
  • Patola
  • Ikat
  • Pochampali

 

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.
  4. Parul, B., Traditional Indian Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh.
  5. Gillow, John, Traditional Indian Textiles, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London 1993.

 

References: 
  1. Donger Kery, R.S.: The Indian Saree, All India HandiCraft- Board, New Delhi.
  2. Brij Bhushan J: Costumes & Textiles of India, Taraporewalla Sons & Company, New Delhi.
  3. Akazi Roshan: Ancient Indian Costumes, New Delhi, Art Heritage
  4. Kokyo  Hatanka Collection., Textiles Arts of India Chronicle Books, San Francisco
  5. Chisti R.K, Jain Rahul, Tradition Beyond: Handcrafted Indian Textiles, Roli Books, Lustre Press

 

Academic Year: 
2017-18
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