UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BBFD303

Traditional Indian Textiles

L-T-P2-1-0 Credits3 Session2025-26 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

BFAD · Sem 3 (Core)

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Syllabus

6 units · 48 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

8 hrs

Map of India. Development of textiles in India: socio- cultural factors and influences (geographical location, availability and abundance, impact of trade, availability combined with social value, religious significance, love for beauty, inspiration, historical Influences- from within the country and abroad).

Unit2

Unit 2

8 hrs

WOVEN TEXTILES (With reference to origin, production, material, colors, motifs, product diversification, contemporary interventions and adaptations): Brocades of Banaras. Jamdani, Baluchari, Tangail of West Bengal & Uttar Pradesh. Kota Doria of Rajasthan. Chanderi & Maheshwari of Madhya Pradesh. Paithani of Maharashtra. Kanjeevaram of Tamil Nadu. Innaphis of Manipur. Muga Silk of Assam. Shawls of Kashmir, Market Survey.

Unit3

Unit 3

8 hrs

EMBROIDERED TEXTILES (With reference to origin, production, material, colours, motifs, product diversification, contemporary interventions and adaptations): Kantha of West Bengal. Zardozi of Uttar Pradesh. Kasuti of Karnataka. Phulkari of Punjab. Chikankari of Uttar Pradesh. Applique and patch Work- Patti ka kaam. Kashida of Kashmir. Chamba Rumal of Himachal Pradesh. Banjara Embroidery- Rabadi, Ahir, Jat, Mochibharat and Heerbharat of Gujarat, Lambadi of Karnataka.

Unit4

Unit 4

8 hrs

PAINTED TEXTILES (With reference to origin, production, material, colors, motifs, product diversification, contemporary interventions and adaptations): Kalamkari of Andhra Pradesh. Pabuji Ki Phad of Rajasthan. Mata ni Pachhedi of Gujarat. Pichhwai of Rajasthan. Patachitras of Orissa. Thangka Paintings of Buddhist. Madhubani of Bihar. Market survey.

Unit5

Unit 5

8 hrs

PRINTED TEXTILES (With reference to origin, production, material, colours, motifs, product diversification, contemporary interventions and adaptations): Sanagner, Bagru, Warak, Tinsel - Rajasthan. Ajrakh and Rogan of Gujarat. Bagh of M.P. Market Survey.

Unit6

Unit 6

8 hrs

RESIST DYED TEXTILES (With reference to origin, production, material, colours, motifs, product diversification, contemporary interventions and adaptations): Tie & dye- Bandhej & Leheriya of Rajasthan; Bandhani of Gujarat; Batik of West Bengal. Ikat- single, double and combined- Patola & Mashru of Gujarat; Bandhas of Orissa; Pochampalli & Telia Rumal of Andhra Pradesh. Market Survey.

Practical Work

  1. Suggested Assignments
  2. •Group presentation on any one topic from each of the following categories with reference to origin, production, material, colours, motifs and contemporary interventions: o Regional embroidery as mentioned in Unit-III o Woven textiles as mentioned in Unit-II o Painted textile as mentioned in Unit-IV o Printed textile as mentioned in Unit-V o Resist dyed textile as mentioned in Unit-VI
  3. •Studythe work of any one designer with reference to contemporarisation of a traditional textile.
  4. •Study the last Indian Fashion week in context of the usage of traditional Indian
  5. •textiles
  6. •Market survey at the end of each unit to study the availability of traditionalIndian textiles and its contemporarisation in local area
  7. •Choose any three motifs and see its usage and depiction in various categories of traditional Indian textiles (for e.g. elephant, peacock, fish, paisley etc.)
  8. Suggested Visits
  9. •Illustrated report to be submitted after eachvisit
  10. •Textile section of a museum in the near vicinity
  11. •Educational tour to a textile section of a Museum/ craft fairs of a biggercity
  12. •Craft fairs and stores
  13. •Craft organizations/NGO’s working in the traditional textile sector
Course Objectives5 points
  • To acquaint the students with the textile traditions prevalent in India
  • To understand various influences on evolution of textiles in India
  • To impart comprehensive knowledge of development of Indian Traditional textiles with reference to origin, production, material, colour, motifs and contemporary interventions
  • To be able to relate textile design to art and architecture
  • To assimilate and adapt this knowledge for design ideation and creation
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. •Be able to appreciate traditional textiles of India viz a viz their material, colours, texture and motifs
  2. •Be able to identify and appreciate various Indian traditional crafts/garments and accessories
  3. •Understand the importance of textile crafts with the historical perspective, the impact of modernization and their contemporary status.
  4. •Be able to apply Indian traditional designs and motifs for contemporary designs
  5. •Be able to identify traditional Indian textiles and their product diversification in the localmarket
Text Books & References32 books

Textbooks

  1. Naik, S., Traditional Embroideries of India, A.P.H. Publishing Corporation, 1995
  2. Shrikant, U., Ethnic Embroidery of India Part-I, Usha Shrikant, Pune, 2009
  3. Shrikant, U., Ethnic Embroidery of India Part-II, Usha Shrikant, Pune, 2009
  4. Villo, M., and Vinutha, M., Handlooms and handicrafts of Gujarat
  5. Dhamija, J., and Jain, J., Hand woven fabrics of India, Mapin Publishing. 1989
  6. Dongerkery Kamala S.,Romance of Indian Embroidery, Thaker & Co. Ltd., Bombay
  7. Gillow, J. & Barnard, N., Indian Textiles, Thames & Hudson, London, 2008
  8. Crill, R., Indian Embroidery, V&A Publications, 1999
  9. Das, Shukla, 1992, Fabric Art- Heritage of India, Abhinav Publications, New Delhi
  10. Ritu Kumar, Costumes and Textiles of Royal India, ACC Distribution, 2009
  11. Satheesan, Textiles arts of India- Vastra, Honesty Publishers, 2000
  12. Hundekar, M., and Dedhia, E., Ajrakh: Impressions and expressions, Colour Publications, 2008
  13. Irwin, J., and Hall, M., Painted and printed fabric, Ahmedabad: Calico Museum of Textiles
  14. Buhler and Fischer, The Patola of Gujarat, Krebs, 1979
  15. Buhler, Naobholz and Fischer, Indian tied and dyed fabrics, Ahmedabad: Calico Museum of Textiles, 1980

Reference Books

  1. Bhatnagar, P., Traditional Indian Costumes and Textiles, Abhishek Publications.,2004
  2. Chattopadhaya, K.D., 1995, Handicrafts of India, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi
  3. Chattopadhaya, K.D., Indian Embroidery, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1977
  4. Chattopadhaya, K.D., Indian Carpets and Floor Coverings, All India Handicrafts Board, New Delhi, 1977
  5. Shehnai, History of textile design, Victoria Albert Museum, 1977
  6. Das and Sukla., Fabric Art: Heritage of India, Abhinav Publications, 1992
  7. Bhavnani, E., Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D.B. Taraporevala Sons & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Bombay, 1974
  8. Barve, V.R., Complete Textile Encyclopaedia, D.B. Taraporevala Sons, Bombay,1967
  9. Mehta, Rustam J., Masterpieces of Indian Textiles, , D.B. Taraporevala Sons & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Bombay, 1970
  10. Ajit Mukherjee, 5000 designs and motifs, Dover Publications. Inc., 1996
  11. K. Prakash, Rajasthani Folk art, English Edition Publishers and Distributor

Online Resources

  1. http://www.craftrevival.org/
  2. http://www.archedu.org/
  3. http://www.aiacaonline.org/
  4. http://www.indianetzone.com/
  5. http://www.academia.edu/840611/History_of_indian_Textiles
  6. http://www.academia.edu/2133459/Textile_Crafts_and_their_contribution_in_Indian_ Fashion

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