y Tie and dye a woollen muffler.
y Tie and dye an old and faded sweater / woolen baby blanket.
4. Screen printing – Prepare 2 to 3 colour screens.
y Print pillow covers/cushion covers in 2 to 3 colours.
5. Batik – Print a ladies top/Kurta in two colours.
y Print a fabric for lampshade
6. Visit Textiles/Handicraft exhibition.
Suggestive Laboratory Equipment :
Fabric, frames, table, light source, paints, brushes, water, Tie and
dye/block printing/screen printing/batik colours, binder, wax, mustard oil,
paddings, old newspaper sheets, foam, jute cloth, blocks (wooden/
metallic),gas stove, containers, wooden spoon, screens, squeeze.
Qualification of the teacher :
Teacher with a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Home Science or a Diploma
in Textile Designing from a reputed university or polytechnic is most
eligible for taking the subject.
Product outcome :
A variety of apparels, wall hangings and table linen will be prepared
using different printing techniques. Time to time these products can be
put on exhibition or sale in the school.
Record Work : A record file should be prepared to record theoretical
details on colours and printing technique procedures. Small samples of
each fabric technique may be pasted in the file. Report of visits done in
the year may be recorded too.
Evaluation :
The record file should be assessed from time to time and grading can be
done as per CBSE grading system. The products prepared using different
techniques should be evaluated side by side and grading done. Work
should be evaluated based on design, neatness, colour combination and
product outlook.
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