TEXTILE DESIGNING (ELECTIVE)

Paper Code: 
FSD 144 E
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To study the important textile art in their historical perspective
  • To conceptualize design & its implementation
  • To create awareness and foster appreciation of textile master pieces of the world

 

12.00
  • Origin, historical background of traditional Indian designs and their characteristics
  • Design development and elements of design
  • Principles of design – Balance, proportion, rhythm,  emphasis and harmony
  • Design analysis- Structural and applied design, variation in fiber ,yarn and fabric construction , embroidery, dyeing ,printing and finishes
12.00
Unit II: 
Survey of Textiles Techniques
  • Weaving
  • Tapestry and Rug weaving
  • Embroidery and Laces
  • Dyeing and printing
  • Knitting, Knotting and Crocheting
12.00
Unit III: 
Study in reference to world textiles
  • Textile fibers- origin, processing and spread, linen and other bast fibers, wool and hair fibers, cotton and silk
  • Dyes and colorants
  • Other material – skin /hide
  • Metal fibers
  • Beads, mirrors, shells and coins
12.00
Unit IV: 
Study in reference to world textiles
  • Design and ornamentation
  • Use of accessories and decorative features and their application
  • Symbolism and significance of design incorporated
  • Impact of nature and geographical location, mythology, religion, trade and invasion on textiles/designing
  • Guidelines for reporting physical condition and methods of photo-documentation
  • Physical handling practices and storage technique necessary for proper management of textile and costume collection
Essential Readings: 
  • Agnes Timar Balazsy & Dinak Eastop, (2020 )Chemical principles of textiles conservation,published by Routledg
  • Tortora Phyllis, Eubank Keith,(2005) Survey of Historic Costume, Fairchild Publication
  • Gillow John, Sentence Bryan,(2005) World Costume, Thames & Hudson
  • John Guy,(1998), Woven Cargoes Woven Cargoes: Indian Textiles in the East,Thames & Hudson
  • Kokyo Hatanka Collection (1996),Textile Art of India, Chronicle Book
  • Crill Rosemary,(2006),Textiles from India: The Glo0bal Trade, Seagull Books
  • Sheila Paine(2008), Embroidered Textiles: A world Guide to Traditional Pattern Thames & Hudson
References: 
  • Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger (1979) Classification of textiles Techniques Ahmedabad ,India. Calico Musium of India.
  • Joyce Story, (1974), The Thames & Hudson Manual of Textile Printing. Thames & Hudson.
  • Nisbel H. (1978) Grammer of Textile Design. D.B. Taraporevale Sons.
  • Naik Shailja D. (1996). Traditional Embroideries of India. A.P.H. Publ.
  • Grosicik Watson’s (1975) Textile Design & Colour. Butterworths.
  • Grosick ZJ (1980), Watson’s Advanced Textile Design. Universal Publ.
  • Grosick ZJ (1989), Watson’s Advanced Textile Design - Compound Woven Structures. Universal Publ.
  • Marjory Joseph (1972),Illustrated Guide for Textiles. Rine Hort & Winsoten, New York.
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