World Textiles — DU B.Sc. (Prog.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

. 1. Explain briefly any six of the following : (ii) Tapa cloth - (iii) Netting and Knotting (io) Silk Road (vi) Dyes in ancient world (vii) Types of knots used in carpet making (viii) Crochet 2.. Answer any three of the following : 3×10-30 (i) Trace the history, development and significance of Opus Anglicanum. (i) Describe in detail Laces in terms of history, centre of production and tools and techniques. (iii) Explain the types and production of brocades in Italy. (ịo) Trace the history and development of Toile de Jouy. Discuss its production techniques, characteristic themes, colour palette, and influence on European decorative arts. (v) What is Tapestry? Discuss its construction techniques, design elements, major production centres, and cultural importance in medieval Europe. 3. Answer any two of the following : 2x15-30 (i) Discuss the Japanese resist dyed textiles in terms of history, processing technique, terminology used, colours and designs incorporated. (it) Elaborate textile production techniques in one ancient civilization of your choice. (iii) Give a detailed account of embroidery of China in terms of its significance, origin, technique and materials. (io) How have different types of looms and weaving techniques contributed to the development of textiles throughout history ?