Indian Textiles (Theory)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 303
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Introduce rich and glorious Textiles and Crafts of India.
  2. Identify the technique of Textile crafts used in a region by various communities.

      3.  Foster appreciation and to study the historical perspective of traditional Indian Textiles.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CFSD 303

Indian Textiles(Theory)

 

The Students will be able to:

 

CO82. Explore various Indian Embroideries 

CO83. Gain knowledge of various resist dyed textiles of India

CO84. Demonstrate the various hand printed textiles of India

CO85. Study the painted textiles of India

CO86. Appraise the various woven textiles of India

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

Learning activities for the students:Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Study of Indian Embroideries with reference to: Historical significance, Centers of production, styles, colour, dyes, motifs and Printing techniques:
  • Kashida of Kashmir
  • Phulkari of Punjab
  • Chikankari of Uttar Pradesh
  • Kantha of Bengal
  • Kasuti of Karnataka
  • Metal Embroidery of Rajasthan

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Study of Resist Dyed Textiles with reference to: Historical significance, Centers of production, styles, colour, dyes, motifs and Techniques:
  • Resist dyed yarns – Patola of Gujarat, Ikat of Orrisa and Pochampalli of Andhra Pradesh
  • Resist dyed fabrics – Bandhani of Rajasthan and Gujarat       

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Study of Hand Printed Textile with reference to: Historical significance, Centers of production, styles, colour, dyes, motifs and techniques:
  • Dabu & Sanganeri printing of Rajasthan
  • Bagh Printing of Madhya Pradesh
  • Ajrakh of Gujarat
  • Kalamkari of Telangana

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Study of Painted Textiles with reference to: Historical significance, Centers of production, styles, colour, dyes, motifs and techniques:
  • Madhubani of Bihar
  • Patchitra of Odisha
  • Pichwais & Phad of Rajasthan

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Study of Woven Textiles with reference to: Historical significance, Centers of production, styles, colour, dyes, motifs and techniques:
  • Brocades of Varansi
  • Jamdani  & Baluchari  of Bengal
  • Chanderi & Maheshwari of Madhya Pradesh
  • Kota doria of Rajasthan
  • Kanjivarm of Tamilnadu
  • Paithani of Maharastra

 

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 Jodhpur: Books Treasure.
  • Shenai, V. A. (1992). History of Textile Design Sevak Publication.
  • Naik, S.D. (1997). Folk Embroidery and Traditional Handloom Weaving New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
  • Hatanka .K. (1996) , Textiles Arts of India Chronicle Books, San Francisco.
  • 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, Jaipur Publishing House.
  • Sarabhai (1988). Patolas and Resist- Dyed Fabrics of India, Ahmedabad: Mapim Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
  • Ghosh, G. K. & Ghosh, S. (1995) Indian Textiles (Past and Present), New Delhi: APH Publishing corporation.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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