TEXTILE CONSERVATION (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25HCT423
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students-

  1.  To provide theoretical knowledge and understanding of preservation of cultural   significant textile artifacts.
  2. To acquaint the learners with the concepts and principles of textile conservation in terms of handling, cleaning, display and storage.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes                      (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25HCT423

Textile Conservation

(Theory)

COCT121: Explain the need and importance of textile conservation and textile collection management

COCT122: Recognize agents of deterioration of textiles and suggest the measures for preventive and curative conservation

COCT123: Analyze and suggest correct collection maintenance practices and undertake curative
conservation

COCT124: Describe the requirements for textile storage and factor influencing storage facility

COCT125: Discuss the display methods and exhibition planning

COCT126: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Assignments

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation, Semester End Examination

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Textile Collection Management
  • Textiles: Definition, Description and purpose
  • Terminology
  • Museums and Collection
  • Ethics in Conservation

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Name of Materials and Agents of Deterioration
  • Nature of material and techniques
  • Agents of deterioration: Natural and Man-made
  • Preventive and Curative Conservation

 

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Collection Maintenance
  • Workspace, Equipments and Safety
  • Materials and Supplies
  • Basic Handling
  • Cleaning
  • Dealing special problems

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Storage
  • General requirements for storage
  • Factors influencing storage facility
  • Storage Conditions
  • Types of Storage 
9.00
Unit V: 
Display
  • General requirements for display
  • Exhibition planning
  • Factors influencing object display
  • Display Methods

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Shenai,V.A. (1992). History of Textile Design, (4th edition). Sevak Publication, Mumbai.
  2. Harris. (2011). Textiles-5000 Years of Textiles. London, British Museum Press.
  3. Gillow, J. and Sentence, B. (2009). World Textiles: A visual guide to traditional techniques. A Bulfinch Press Book, London.
  4. Ginsburg, (1995). Illustrated History of Textiles. Studio Editions Ltd. London
  5. Lennard F. & Ewer, P., (2011). Textile Conservator’s Manual on advance practices. Alsevie, N.D.
  6. Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger (1979) Classification of Textiles Techniques. Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  1. Ames, F., (1986). The Kashmiri Shawls,and its indo-french influence. Wood Bridge, Suffolk Antique Collectors Club Ltd.
  2. Harvey J.B. (2009). Traditional Textile of Central Asia, Thames & Hudson Ltd. London.
  3. Ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehe204.pdf
  4. King, Rosalie, Textile Identification, Conservation and Preservation, New Jersey, Noye Publication.
  5. Landi, Sheila, The Textile Conservator’s Manual, London, Butterworths and Co.
  6. Science for Conservators, Crafts Counsil Conserva.

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.zum.de/whkmla/sp/1011/ignoramus/igno2.html
  2. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/how-to-care-for-textiles-and-clothes
  3. https://www.canada.ca › services › guidelines-collections
  4. https://www.heinzhistorytextilescenter.org › blog ›

Reference Journals:

  1. http://www.autexrj.com/view_articles/
  2. https://juniperpublishers.com/ctftte/

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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