Metals in Textiles and Clothing
The aim of TCRC as a society is to work towards the collection and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Textiles and Clothing while collaborating with other researchers in this field of study.
TCRC is publishing bi-annual e-Journals; the theme of this issue is ‘Metals in Textiles and Clothing’. Decorative metals have been incorporated into textiles for thousands of years for adornment. The term metal is applied as a collective term for thin, yarn like textile decorations (strips and wires) made of solid metal, metal-coated organic material or combinations. They were found on religious as well as secular objects for several thousand years. This issue aims to discover the mystic world of metals in textiles through the archaeological and historical metal in textiles, their technical studies, types of metal threads and stitches used for embroidery techniques and materials used for brocade in terms of historic textiles, sociological aspects, trade etc.
In this issue: Metals in Textiles and Clothing
Contents
- Voyage of Metal Threads Through the Age of Flamboyancy
Author: Radhana Raheja | Page: 03 – 06 - Metal Threads in Embroidered Coverlets of Chamba
Author: Rohini Arora | Page: 07 – 12 - Material and Technique of Metal thread embroidery on Elephant Trappings
Author: Shakshi Gupta | Page: 13 – 17 - Types of Zari Used for Brocade Weaving
Author: Divya Singhal and Simmi Bhagat | Page: 18 – 21 - Public Lecture: TCRC Textiles and Clothing Research Centre. New Delhi, 22nd June 2017
Author: David Abraham | Page: 22 – 26 - Suggested Readings Related to Indian Textiles
Author: Smita Singh and Rohini Arora | Page: 27 – 29 - Textiles and Clothing Related Upcoming Events
Page: 30
Chief Editor & Design: Smita Singh
Editor: Dr. Rohini Arora
Owner Name / Responsible Person: Textiles and Clothing Research Centre (TCRC) / Dr. Rohini Arora
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Lotika Varadarajan |
President |
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Anamika Pathak |
Chairperson |
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Toolika Gupta |
Secretary |
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Binoy Kumar Sahay |
Joint Secretary |
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Smita Singh |
Chief Editor |
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Rohini Arora |
Editor |
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Zahid Ali Ansari |
Treasurer |
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Larah Rai |
Media Manager |
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Archana Shastri |
Member |
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Janaki Turaga |
Member |
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Simmi Bhagat |
Member |
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Md. Ali Nasir |
Member |
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Sushmit Sharma |
Member |
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