FASHION DESIGNING

PAPER 1

(THEORY)

SECTION A

Question 1

(a) Explain the uses of textiles in our daily life with reference to apparel, household, industrial and medical fields. [7]
(b) Write a short note on the secondary properties of textile fibres. [7]

Question 2

(a) Explain the different types of yarns and their qualities. [7]
(b) What are blends? Explain the advantages of blends. [7]

Question 3

Describe the following fabric construction methods:
(a) Twill weave and its variations.[3½]
(b) Process of weaving. [3½]
(c) Knitting                    [3½]
(d) Fused fabrics           [3½]

Question 4

(a) Explain the significance of colour in India. [7]
(b) Write a short note on Baluchari – a traditional textile of India. [7]

SECTION B

Question 5

Discuss with the help of figures, the fashion of women during the Frugal period/ World War II period (1941 -50), with respect to their silhouettes, fabrics used, garments, head gear and hair-styles. [14]

Question 6

Discuss with the help of figures, the fashion of women during the Swinging Sixties / Hippies period (1961- 1970), with respect to their silhouettes, fabrics used, garments,
head gear and hair-styles. [14]

Question 7

Explain with the help of sketching, the following traditional costumes of women in India in terms of the materials used, colours, pattern/styles and designs:
(a) Kurti, Daaman and Chunder of Haryana. [7]
(b) Sari and blouse of Andhra Pradesh. [7]

Question 8

Discuss with the help of sketching, the following traditional costumes of men in India in terms of materials used, colours, pattern/styles and designs:
(a) Salwar of Aligarh/Kutch. [7]
(b) Kurta with mandarin collar of North India. [7]

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