Textile Traditions in India: Western Region
The aim of TCRC as a society is to work towards the collection and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Textiles and Clothing while collaborating with other researchers in this field of study.
TCRC is publishing bi-annual e-Journals; the theme of this issue is ‘Textile Traditions in India: Western Region’. The traditional textiles of western region are imbued with variety of opulent textiles in dyeing, printing, weaving and embroidery. It is famous across the globe for its fineness, magnificent grandeur, beauty and distinctiveness. These varied textiles unveil the tradition, social status within communities, sub- communities and ethnic groups. It phenomenally exhibits rich cultural and craft heritage exchange yet each style has distinct patterns, colours and techniques shaped from historical, socioeconomic and cultural factors. This issue is aimed to explore the myriad textiles of western region imbibed with unique cultural and religious traditions, the folklore and social status of the different regions/communities that it communicates; materials, production processes, impact, usage and method of production.
In this issue:
Textile Traditions in India: Western Region
Contents
- Harappan Textiles and Tools of Trait from Rakhigarhi, Haryana
Author: Amarendra Nath | Page: 03 – 10 - Impact of Nationalism on Pichhavai Paintings
Author: Kanak Lata Singh | Page: 11 – 14 - Raas-lila Pichhavai Painting- A Conservation Case Study
Author: SR Karishma | Page: 15 – 21 - Pattu – Decorative Textile of Western Rajasthan
Author: Shalu Rustagi | Page: 22 – 24 - Double Cloth of Napasar: A lost Identity
Author: Anu Sharma, Simmi Bhagat, Mona Suri | Page: 25 – 29 - Titanwala Museum, Jaipur
Author: Sania Galundia | Page: 30 – 31 - Exhibition Review ‘Baluchars: The Woven Narrative Silks of Bengal’
Author: Nidhi Singh, Leena K | Page: 32 – 33
Chief Editor & Design: Smita Singh
Editor: Dr. Rohini Arora
Owner Name / Responsible Person: Textiles and Clothing Research Centre (TCRC) / Dr. Rohini Arora
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Email: editorstcrc@gmail.com and infotcrcdelhi@gmail.com
Cover page Image: Lotus Fibre, Private Collection.
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Lotika Varadarajan |
President |
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Anamika Pathak |
Chairperson |
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Toolika Gupta |
Secretary |
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Binoy Kumar Sahay |
Joint Secretary |
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Smita Singh |
Chief Editor |
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Rohini Arora |
Editor |
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Zahid Ali Ansari |
Treasurer |
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Larah Rai |
Media Manager |
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Archana Shastri |
Member |
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Janaki Turaga |
Member |
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Simmi Bhagat |
Member |
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Md. Ali Nasir |
Member |
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Sushmit Sharma |
Member |
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