Traditional Indian Textiles — DU B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. Write short notes on any three of the following: (5x3=15) (b) Stitches and motifs of Kasuti (d) Motifs and designs of Kanjeevaram (e) Ajrakh printing 2. Describe Chikankari embroidery in detail with reference to its origin, raw material, stitches, motifs and traditional articles. Also, discuss how this craft is being comtemporised? (15) 3. (a) Enumerate and explain the factors affecting deterioration of textiles. (10) (b) Briefly discuss the storage techniques for costumes in the museums. (5) 4. Discuss Jamdani OR Brocade in terms of history, technique, design and colour. (15) 5. (a) Briefly describe the following : (2×5=10) (1) Oar Kantha (b) Write a short note on designs of Balucharis. (5) 6. (a) Explain the role of various organizations in sustaining textile crafts, with suitable examples. (8) (b) Write a note on the Handloom sector of India. (7) 7. Compare any two of the following in terms of place, technique, design and colours. (7.5×2=15) (a) Phulkaris of East and West Punjab (c) Bandhas and Patola