World Textiles and Conservation (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25FSD322
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will study the textile traditions of the world and the important textile arts from a historical perspective. It will also cover concepts of textile conservation, factors causing textile deterioration, and aim to create awareness and foster appreciation of textile masterpieces globally.

 

Course Outcomes: 

CO 83 Discuss the beginnings of the textile industry in ancient civilizations

CO 84 Interpret the importance of key techniques of Structural Designs in relation to world textiles.

CO 85 Determine the importance of key techniques of Applied Designs in relation to world textiles.

CO 86 Classify factors and agents for conservation and deterioration of textiles

CO 87 Analyze the practiced methodologies and technological advancements for the protection and textile storage.

   CO 88 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

12.00
Unit I: 
Beginning of the textile industry in ancient civilizations
  • Mesopotamia
  • Egypt
  • Persia
  • Greece
  • Rome
  • China
  • India

 

12.00
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, Byzantium, Spain, Italy and France)
  • Tapestries (Greece, Coptic, Europe and Peru)
  • Carpets and floor coverings (Middle and Far East)
  • Shawls (India, England and France)
  • Laces (Europe)
  • Linen damasks (Ireland and Belgium)

 

12.00
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)

 

12.00
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
12.00
Unit V: 
Collection Maintenance
  • Work space and Equipment, housekeeping, Checking and Monitoring, material and supplies, handling, packing, unpacking, moving, rolling, labelling and cleaning

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: 
  1. Shenai,V.A. (1992). History of Textile Design, (4th edition). Sevak Publication, Mumbai.
  2. Harris. (2011). Textiles-5000 Years of Textiles. London, British Museum Press.
  3. Gillow, J. and Sentence, B. (2009). World Textiles: A visual guide to traditional techniques. A Bulfinch Press Book, London.
  4. Ginsburg, (1995). Illustrated History of Textiles. Studio Editions Ltd. London
  5. Lennard F. & Ewer, P., (2011). Textile Conservator’s Manual on advance practices. Alsevie, N.D.
  6. Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger (1979) Classification of Textiles Techniques. Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad.

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Ames, F., (1986). The Kashmiri Shawls,and its indo-french influence. Wood Bridge, SuffolkAntique Collectors Club Ltd.
  2. Harvey J.B. (2009). Traditional Textile of Central Asia, Thames & Hudson Ltd. London.
  3. Ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehe204.pdf

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.zum.de/whkmla/sp/1011/ignoramus/igno2.html
  2. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/how-to-care-for-textiles-and-clothes
  3. https://www.canada.ca › services › guidelines-collections
  4. https://www.heinzhistorytextilescenter.org › blog ›

Reference Journals:

  1. http://www.autexrj.com/view_articles/
  2. https://juniperpublishers.com/ctftte/

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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