Indian Textiles (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25CFSD301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

1.     Introduce with 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: 

Course

Course outcomes

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE CODE

Course Title

25CFSD 301

Indian Textiles (Theory)

 

CO.51 Identify various Indian Embroideries 

CO.52 Examine various resist dyed textiles of India

CO.53 Infer various hand printed textiles of India

CO.54 Relate the painted textiles of India

CO.55 Appraise the various woven textiles of India

CO.56 Contribute effectively course-specific interaction

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

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Study of Indian Embroideries with reference to: Historical significance, Centers of production, styles, colour, dyes, motifs:
  • Kashida of Kashmir
  • Phulkari of Punjab
  • Chikankari of Uttar Pradesh
  • Kantha of Bengal
  • Kasuti of Karnataka
  • Chamba of Himachal
  • Kathiyawar of Gujarat
  • Dabke ka kaam & Gota Patti of Rajasthan
9.00
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 and Laheriya of Rajasthan, Batik of West Bengal
9.00
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 Machilipatnam
9.00
Unit IV: 
Study of Painted Textiles with reference to: Historical significance, Centers of production, styles, colour, dyes, motifs and techniques:
  • Kalamkari of SriKalahasti
  • Madhubani of Bihar 
  • Patchitra of Odisha
  • Pichwais & Phad of Rajasthan
9.00
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.

References: 

Suggested Readings:

●      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.

E-Resources:

·       https://textilevaluechain.in/in-depth-analysis/articles/traditional-text...

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

Journals:

·       https://indiantextilejournal.com/

·       https://textilevaluechain.in/

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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