Open AccessAn Innovative Design Experimentation of Applying Tie and Dye Technique on Traditional Kerala Handloom Saree
Author(s) -
M G Suparna
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
research journal of textile and leather
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2708-3632
DOI - 10.46590/rjtl.2020.010203
Subject(s) - weaving , viewpoints , product (mathematics) , reputation , value (mathematics) , engineering , point (geometry) , business , marketing , mathematics , social science , sociology , art , mechanical engineering , statistics , visual arts , geometry
Handloom industry is a traditional industry in India which nurtures andpreserves the ancient weaving skills which are unique to each region. However, withthe invention of the power loom, the handloom industry is declining all over India.Kerala has a rich handloom history and the traditional costumes of Kerala have aspecial reputation all over India for its fineness of count and texture. Traditional wearsof Kerala are specially made in different districts of Kerala and one among them is bythe Devanga Chettiar community at Kuthampully in Thrissur district. Tie and dye isone of the most acceptable and vibrant resist technique which is seen in the states ofGujarat and Rajasthan. The present study was focused on the significance of valueaddition on traditional Kerala sarees of Kuthampully by incorporating various shiboripatterns as a replacement to the golden borders. The articles prepared were subjectedto evaluation for its product aesthetics, feasibility and suitability of price. The twoviewpoints considered for evaluation were the manufacturer’s point of view and thecustomer point of view.