World Textiles and Conservation

Paper Code: 
25DFSD702
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. To study the textile traditions of the world.
  2. To study the important textile arts in their historical perspective.
  3. To study the concepts of textile conservation and factors causing deterioration of textiles.
  4. To create awareness and foster appreciation of textile masterpieces of the world.
Course Outcomes: 

Courses

Course Outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25DFSD 702

World Textiles and Conservation (Theory)

The students will be able to –

CO.167 Outline the origin of fibres, dyes and materials in reference to textiles.

CO.168 Outline the beginnings of the textile industry in ancient civilizations

CO.169 Identify key techniques in the textile history and apply these to the identification of fabrics

CO.170 Identify key techniques in the textile history and apply these to the identification of floor covering and trims.

CO.171 Recognize and appreciate the applied design effects in textile masterpieces of the world

CO.172 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussions, Power point presentations, Video Tutorials,

 

Learning Activities for the students :Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation and Industry Visits

Assessment task will include Class test on the topics, Semester end examinations, quiz, Visit report, student’s presentations and assignments.

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Beginning of the textile industry in ancient civilizations

●            Mesopotamia

●            Egypt

●            Persia

●            Greece

●            Rome

●            China

India

9.00
Unit II: 
Study of world textiles with respect to history, construction techniques, styles colours, motifs and centres of production: Structural Designs

●                Brocades (China, India, Persia, and France)

●                Tapestries (Greece, Coptic and Europe)

●                Carpets and floor coverings (Middle and Far East)

●                Shawls (India, England and France)

9.00
Unit III: 
Study of textiles with respect to history, construction techniques, styles colours, motifs and centres of production: Applied Design

●                Resist dyed fabrics (India, Indonesia and Japan)

●                Printed Textiles (India, France and England)

●                Embroidery (China, Persia and England)

9.00
Unit IV: 
Basic of Conservation

●                Principles of Conservation

●                Types-Preventing and Curative

●                Factors deteriorating textiles- Light, temperature, humidity, pest and pollution and micro organism

●                Restoration

9.00
Unit V: 
Collection Maintenance

Storage and display

●                General requirement for storage

●                Types- Flat, rolled, Framed and Mounted for Textiles

●                Garments-Boxes, hanged

●                General requirements for display

●                Showcases and galleries

●                Frames

●                Mannequins

●                Hangers and other supports

Accessories

Essential Readings: 

●      Shenai,V.A. (1992). History of Textile Design, (4th edition). Sevak Publication, Mumbai.

●      Harris. (2011). Textiles-5000 Years of Textiles. London, British Museum Press.

●      Gillow, J. and Sentence, B. (2009). World Textiles: A visual guide to traditional techniques. A Bulfinch Press Book, London.

●      Ginsburg, (1995). Illustrated History of Textiles. Studio Editions Ltd. London

●      Lennard F. & Ewer, P., (2011). Textile Conservator’s Manual on advance practices. Alsevie, N.D.

●      Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger (1979) Classification of Textiles Techniques. Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad.

References: 

Suggested Readings:

●      Ames, F., (1986). The Kashmiri Shawls,and its indo-french influence. Wood Bridge, Suffolk

Antique Collectors Club Ltd.

●      Harvey J.B. (2009). Traditional Textile of Central Asia, Thames & Hudson Ltd. London.

●      Ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehe204.pdf

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Academic Year: 
2025-26
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