M.PHIL.TEXTILES
CURRICULUM
Sl.No
Papers
Max. Marks
Ex. Hrs.
1
Research Methodology
100
3
2
Historic textiles and costumes
100
3
100
3
100
-
3
Advanced paper in textiles and clothing
4
Dissertation
PAPER – I
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
(Bio Technology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Education Electronics, Microbiology,
Home Science, Library Science, Management, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Tourism Management,
Zoology)
Unit - I
Research – Definition – Importance and Meaning of research – Characteristics of research – Types of
Research – Steps in research – Identification, Selection and formulation of research problem – Research questions –
Research design – Formulation of Hypothesis – Review of Literature.
Unit – II
Sampling techniques: Sampling theory – types of sampling – Steps in sampling – Sampling and Nonsampling error – Sample size – Advantages and limitations of sampling.
Collection of Data: Primary Data – Meaning – Data Collection methods – Secondary data – Meaning –
Relevances, limitations and cautions.
Unit – III
Statistics in Research – Measure of Central tendency – Dispersion – Skewness and Kurtosis in research.
Hypothesis – Fundamentals of Hypothesis testing – Standard Error – Point and Interval estimates – Important
Non-Parametric tests : Sign, Run, Kruskal – Wallis tests and Mann-Whitney test.
Unit – IV
Parametric tests: Testing of significance – mean, Proportion, Variance and Correlation – testing for
Significance of difference between means, proportions, variances and correlation co-efficient.- Chi-square tests –
ANOVA – One-way and
Two-way.
Unit – V
Research Report: Types of reports – contents – styles of reporting – Steps in drafting reports – Editing the
final draft – Evaluating the final draft.
Reference Books
1. Statistical Methods
- S.P. Gupta
2. Research Methodology Methods and Techniques - C.R. Kothari
3. Statistics (Theory and Practice)
- B.N. Gupta
4. Research Methodology Methods and Statistical Techniques - Santosh Gupta
PAPER – II
HISTORIC TEXTILES AND COSTUMES
Unit-I
Introduction Textiles - Indian Textiles Development Study of Tradition Textiles and embroideries
of India.
Unit-II
Modern Textile trends. World Textiles- Countries Making major contribution in the field of textile.
U.S.A. U.S.S.R. Eastern Countries
Unit-III
Accessories and ornaments - Application and use of accessories and ornaments along with textiles.
UNIT-IV
Beginning of Costumes - Origin of clothing. Growth of dress out of painting, cutting and other methods.
Unit-V
Costumes of India- Traditional consumes of different stages of India.
Factors influencing costume
changes.
UNIT-VI
Costumes of the Ancient civilization- Costumes of Egypt, Greece and Roman
Unit-VII
French Costume- French Costume during Renaissance 1500 to 16000.
English Costume- English costume during middle ages
Unit-VIII
American Costume- American costume from 18th to 20th Century
Costume of Far-Eastern Countries- Pakistan, Ceylon, China, Burma, Thailand, Philippines and Japan
References:
1.
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6.
Das, S.N. Costumes of India and Pakistan, D.B. Taraporevala Sons & Co., Pvt., Bombay 1958.
Jamia Brij Bhusan. The Costumes and Textiles of India, D.B. Taraporevala Sons & Co.
Dorris, Flyn. Costumes of India. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1971.
Lester, K.I. Historic Costume, Chas A bennet and Co., Inc., Illinois, 1961.
Evans, N. Costume thought the Ages. J.B. Lippinoctt Co., New York, 1950
Haton, C.M ancient Greek Roman yzantine Costume and Decoration, Adam & Charles Black
London, 1959.
Paper-III
ADVANCED PAPER IN TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Components of Textiles and Clothing and their integration
Unit-I
Textile industry: Prospects and problems in the last five years. Textiles policies of Government of
India in the last five years.
Advances in: Textile technology, textile design development, Textile marketing and world textiles
Unit-II
Trends in textile production and consumption aspects. Fibre yarn and fabric varieties, newer blends and
mixtures. Yarn preparation as ring, rotor, air jet, self twist and siro yarns.
Looms as air jet, water jet shuttleless and rapier types.
Unit-III
Ready made garment industry prospectus and problems and hosiery industry.
Unit-IV
Non Wovens: Adhesive bonded, stitch bonded, needle, punched, thermo bonded, spun bonded
fabrics geo textiles and the applications.
Unit-V
Knitted apparel: Warp and weft knitted fabrics single and double jerse Rachel, tricot and mesh
fabrics.
Unit-VI
Consumer problems and protection, consumer organization consumer rights and mesh fabrics.
Standardization and quality control in the textile industry.
Unit-VII
Clothing the nation: Rural and Urban needs and problems readymade clothing in rural
development programmes, khadi, handloom and powerloom sectors.
Organisations related to the textiles industry textiles research association. Cotton mills federations,
mill owners associations, export promotion councils, clothing manufacturers association national institute
of fashion designing.
Unit-VIII
Computer applications in the textile industry
Future research needs as trends of fabric consumption. Studies on market research – Fibre yarn
and fabric properties, textiles finishing aspects, consumer satisfactions and problems.
References
1.
Clothing Journal: Clothing manufacturers association of India 902, Mahalakshmi Chamber, 22,
Bulabai Desai Road, Bombay, 440 026.
2.
Journal of the textiles association: Textile association of India, 396, Veer Sankar Targ, Prabha
Devi, Bombay 400 025.
3.
Coloeage: Colour publications Pvt. Ltd., 126A, Dhuruwadi, Off. Dr. Nariwan Road, Bombay 400
025.
4.
Indian Silk: Central silk board, Bangalore. Indian Textile Journal: Business Press Pvt. Ltd.,
Tarker Tower ‘E’, 18th Floor, Cuffee Parad, Bombay 400 005.
5.
Textiles Trends: Eastland Publications Pvt. Ltd., 44, Chittaranjan Ave, Calcutta-700 012, India.
6.
Indian Journal of Textiles, Research. The publications and information directorate, CSIR, Hill
Side Road, New Delhi 110 012.
7.
ISB Handbook of textile testing: Indian Standard Institution, Manak Bhavan 9, Bhadur Shazh
Zafar Marg.
8.
Manmade Textiles in India: SASMIRA Sasmira Marg, Worli Bombay – 400 025.
9.
Handloom Export: HEPC, 622, Anna Salai, Madras – 600 006.
10.
Textile Magazine: Gopal & Co., 710, Mount Road, Madras – 600 006.
Text Books
1.
Textile Asia: AD International, 212, Arul Chambers, Tardeo Road, Bombay – 400 034.
2.
Indian Textiles Annual Directory (Latest Edition) Eastland Publication Pvt. Ltd., and G.R.Avenue,
Calcutta – 700 012.
3.
Indian Cotton Mills Federation Journal: The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, Textile Centre, 34,
P.D.Mello Road, Bombay – 400 009.
4.
Hosiery Times: 24, Dua Building, Bahadur Garh Road, New Delhi – 110 006.
5.
Textiles Research Journal: Textiles Research Institute, P.O. Box, 625, Princoton, New Jersey –
08540.
6.
Journal of the Textiles Institute: Welfred Edmunds Ltd., 10, Block Friarrs Street, Manchester,
M35, Dr.UK.
7.
Textile World 1175 Peach Free Street, Agenta Georgia 30361.
8.
Report of Khadi Landloom Boards, 20, Reports of Cotton Textiles Committee, Bombay.