BBFD454 Fabric Ornamentation-I Syllabus — AKTU 2025-26

Syllabus

4 units · 32 lecture hours

Unit1

Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO EMBROIDERY

8 hrs

Definition of embroidery. Types of embroidery –hand and machine. Tools and equipment. Tracing tools and techniques.

Unit2

Unit 2: HAND EMBROIDERY

8 hrs

Basic stitches – running and variations, back, double running, chain and variations, blanket, herringbone, cross, stem, couching, satin, French knots, bullion stitch etc. Specialty embroideries – black work, hardanger, needlepoint, drawn thread etc. Mirror work, sequin work, bead work etc. Appliqué and patch work. Quilting. Smocking. Lace work crochet, macramé.

Unit3

Unit 3: TRADITIONAL INDIAN EMBROIDERIES

8 hrs

Kantha, phulkari, kasuti, kashida, banjara, patti ka kaam, zardozi etc. – traditional usage. Innovative product development through contemporarisation.

Unit4

Unit 4: MACHINE EMBROIDERY

8 hrs

Prepare two products of Machine embroidery.

Practical Work

Suggested Assignments
PROJECT - 1
•Prepare a catalogue of swatches of all the learnt embroidery stitches with proper mounting and due labelling
•Prepare a portfolio of creative explorations in motif development using motifs from different traditional embroidery techniques
•Market survey and cataloguing (through photographs, sketches, fabric swatches etc.) of various types of fabric ornamentations (at least five) available in the local market PROJECT - 2
•Design a fashion apparel / accessory / home furnishing product. Use contemporary adaptation of any one of the traditional Indian embroideries on the product for ornamentation
NOTE: All assignments are to be done by individual students. The students will have to prepare a portfolio of all work done during the course and submit at the end of the semester.
Suggested Visits
•Craft exhibitions
•Craft bazaars
•Local craft centers
•Machine embroidery unit
•Local markets

Course Objectives4 points

To develop skills of surface adornment on textile material
To familiarizes with various techniques of surface decoration and ornamentation
To appreciate the traditional embroideries of different states of India – their traditional usage and contemporarisation in the modern context
To make aware of the latest developments in the methods of surface embellishment

Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

•Become aware of and understand handcrafting techniques, materials and processes.
•Understand the scope for design intervention and innovation in using these techniques for creative and contemporary product development.
•Be able to develop skills to enhance the aesthetic value of any fabric through ornamentation
•Enhance the creative skills in developing new designs based on the traditional design repertoire
•Be aware of the new developments in technology and processes of fabric ornamentation

Text Books & References14 books

Reference Books

Lawther, Gail, Inspirational Ideas for Embroidery, Search Press Ltd., 1993
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, Indian Embroidery, Wiley Eastern, 1977
Usha Shrikant, Ethnic Embroidery Of India, Sole Distributers, Design Point, 1998
Barbara Snook, The Creative Art of Embroidery, London, Numbly Publishing Group
Judy Brittain, Step-by-step Needlecraft of Encyclopedia, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd., Revised Edition, 1995
Christine Risley, Creative Embroidery, Watson-Guptill, 1969
Jennifer Campbell and Ann-Marie Bakewell, Complete Guide to Embroidery
Stitches: Photographs, Diagrams and Instructions for Over 260 Stitches, Reader’s Digest, Readers Digest, 2006