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Fabric Ornamentation-I BBFD454

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Official AKTU syllabus of Fabric Ornamentation-I (BBFD454) for BFAD 4th Semester – 2 credits, L-T-P 0-0-3. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.

Syllabus — Fabric Ornamentation-I

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BBFD454 · 2 credits · L-T-P 0-0-3

Course Objectives

  • 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

  • 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
UnitTopicsLectures
IINTRODUCTION TO EMBROIDERY: Definition of embroidery. Types of embroidery –hand and machine. Tools and equipment. Tracing tools and techniques.8
IIHAND EMBROIDERY: 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.8
IIITRADITIONAL INDIAN EMBROIDERIES: Kantha, phulkari, kasuti, kashida, banjara, patti ka kaam, zardozi etc. – traditional usage. Innovative product development through contemporarisation.8
IVMACHINE EMBROIDERY: Prepare two products of Machine embroidery.8

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

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

Online Resources

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery
  • http://www.berlinembroiderydesigns.com/
  • http://www.needlecrafter.com/articles/art01_00.html
  • http://www.berlinembroidery.com/prickandpounce.htm
  • http://www.marthastewart.com
  • www.embroiderersguild.com

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