Traditional Textiles

Paper Code: 
BTX-301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

1. To acquaint the students with the country’s rich heritage.

2. To study the important textile arts in their historical perspective, and impact of modernization and their contemporary status.

15.00
Unit I: 
Woven Textiles
  • Jamadani
  • Chanderi
  • Maheshwari
  • Brocades
  • Baluchari
  • Kanjivaram
  • Kota Doria
10.00
Unit II: 
Embroidered Textiles
  • Kashida
  • Kasuti
  • Phulkari
  • Kantha
  • Chikankari
  • Gotta Pathi
5.00
Unit III: 
Printed Textiles
  • Bagh , Ajrakh, Sanganeri
  • Madhubani
  • Kalamkari
10.00
Unit IV: 
Painted Textiles
  • patachitra
  • Pichwai
  • Madhubani
  • Phad
  • Mata di Pachedi
  • Warli
5.00
Unit V: 
Resist Dyed Textiles

 

  • Bandhej
  • Patola
  • Ikat
  • Pochampali
Essential Readings: 

1. Naik., Traditional Embroideries of India, APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi 2002.

2. Bhavani, E., Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D. B. Taroporevala Sons & Co. Pvt, Ltd Bombay.1968.

3. Crill, Rose.mary., Indian Embroidery, Prakash Book Depot, New Delhi 1999.

4. Parul, B., Traditional Indian Textiles, Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh.

5. Gillow, John, Traditional Indian Textiles, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London 1993.

References: 

1.  Donger Kery, R.S.: The Indian Saree, All India HandiCraft- Board, New Delhi.

2.  Brij Bhushan J: Costumes & Textiles of India, Taraporewalla Sons & Company, New Delhi.

3. Akazi Roshan: Ancient Indian Costumes, New Delhi, Art Heritage

4. Kokyo  Hatanka Collection., Textiles Arts of India Chronicle Books, San Francisco

5. Chisti R.K, Jain Rahul, Tradition Beyond: Handcrafted Indian Textiles, Roli Books, Lustre Press

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