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. India has a legacy of producing the most exquisite textiles, each with its own geographical and cultural marker. The same can be said for clothing, aristocratic as well as from other sections of society. Realizing the need for a common platform for exchange of knowledge in lost textile traditions as well as contemporary practices, a group of like-minded and dedicated researchers including academics, curators, conservators of textiles, designers of clothing, came together to set up TCRC – Textiles and Clothing Research Centre which was launched formally on the 1st of February 2017, at the National Museum in the presence of Dr. B R Mani, Director General (National Museum).
The society’s website www.tcrc.in will work as a repository of information for interested individuals.
TCRC will be publishing bi-annual e-Journals for its members.
Our Objective
- To create and stimulate an awareness among the public for conservation and preservation of the textile heritage of India and respect and knowledge of past experience and skills.
- To promote and guide the study of Textiles and Clothing history, and allied subjects and offer expert help in their study.
- To publish a journal in this area, this will serve as a common platform for research, and as a forum for study.
- To publish monographs and standard works.
- To cooperate with the textile, clothing and fashion study forums in other countries by offering them information, advice and help about Indian Textiles and clothing history and to establish academic and exchange relations with them.
- To organise periodically conferences and seminars for knowledge exchange. To organise exhibitions of textiles and clothing and related materials.
- To create an interest in Textiles and clothing in the public by organising lectures and publishing books.
- To institute and award prizes and medals for research and discoveries.
- To maintain a central library of books and journals being on same and allied subjects.
- To also maintain an e-library of books and journals.
- To perform all other acts such that may be conducive to the above subject.