Asian Journal of Home Science

Navdeep Kaur ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The investigation entitled was carried out in Ludhiana city. An interview schedule was prepared for the purpose of collecting data from 90 college going girls between the age group of 18-22 years selected randomly from three college of Ludhiana city. The results of the study revealed that majority of the respondents were from the age group of 18 to 20 years, in their second year of graduation, belonged to nuclear families, urban background and had family income ranging between Rs. 41, 000 to 80,000. Preferences regarding the developed designs of one piece dresses showed that design A₂, B₂, C₁, D₁, E₂, F₁, G₂, H₁, I₂ and J₁ got the first rank. The preferences of the respondents for ten selected first ranked designs of one piece dresses were again taken. On the basis of the preferences, five top ranked designs of one piece dresses were constructed. Design A₂ was most preferred design with mean score of 4.7 and design D₁ with mean score of 4.2 was given second rank. Design B₂, J₁ and C₁ were given third, fourth and fifth ranks, respectively. Developed designs of one piece dresses were evaluated by a sub sample of 30 respondents about the design, suitability of colour combination, silhouette, comfort and overall appearance of the dress. It was found that design D₁ was given first rank on the basis of design, suitability of colour combination, silhouette and overall appearance of the garment. Whereas design C₁ was given first rank on the basis of comfort.

Keywords

Architecture, Dress, Design.

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Shikha Bajaj ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The craftsmanship of embroidery has its own excellence, attracting people from all parts of the world. In the present fashion world, embroidered pieces are preferred by everyone. The beautiful art of smocking fills delicacy and elegance to the fabric pieces and gives them a worthy place in fashion market. The present investigation was carried out in Ludhiana city. An interview schedule was prepared for the purpose of collecting the data from 90 female respondents between age group of 20-40 years selected randomly from three localities of Ludhiana city. The results of the study revealed that among the identified utility articles for smocking, cushion cover was the most preferred article (15.49) followed by handbag (14.36), bolster cover (13.21), folder (12.69), lampshade (12.46), footwear (12.33), pillow cover (11.66), jewellery box (11.61), curtain canopies (11.50) and trimming for bedsheet (9.98). Plain fabric without design was most preferred. Single coloured fabric was the most preferred followed by two coloured combination. Cotton yarn was most preferred by the respondents for smocking stitches followed by blended fabric. In case of embellishments, laces and beads were preferred the most. Pillow cover was the most preferred article on the basis of suitability of yarn and utility. Cushion cover was preferred the most on the basis of design, colour and overall impact and jewellery box was the most preferred article on the basis of embellishments used.

Keywords

Smocking, Articles, Utility, Preferences.

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Varsha Devi ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

For this study a total of 20 apparel stores were selected purposively and surveyed by the researchers to obtain the information regarding prevailing trends in silhouettes, fabrics, colours and embellishments, etc. for various western dresses. An interview schedule was prepared to study the prevailing trends of western dresses in the local market. The data regarding prevailing trends in western dresses indicated that A-line and balloon silhouettes were available in all the apparel stores. Western dresses in cotton blends and plain (without design) fabrics were available in all the twenty apparel stores. Black coloured western dresses in single and two colour combinations were available in the apparel stores. Yokes, tucks, gathers, pleats, darts were most preferred constructional features as embellishments, dresses with frills and ribbons were available in all the apparel stores.

Keywords

Apparel Stores, Western Dresses, Prevailing Trends.

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Varsha Devi ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, LUDHIANA (PUNJAB), IN

Abstract

For this study, a total of 90 college going girls were selected through purposive random sampling technique. Preferences of college girls for silhouettes, fabric types, colour combinations and other constructional features were taken. The data collected revealed that A-line, balloon, sheath, mermaid and ball gown silhouettes were the five most preferred ones. Plain georgette and cotton fabrics, black and red colours in single and two coloured combination for western dresses with round shape neckline were most preferred. Among constructional features, respondents preferred gathers with elastic, knife pleats, pin tucks, round shaped yoke and gathered ruffles. Embroidery as surface embellishment techniques and lace, swarovski and sequins for surface embellishment were most preferred by the respondents.

Keywords

Western Dresses, Silhouettes, Embellishment, Design, Most Preferred.

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Jagriti Kaur Garcha ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

For this study, different patterns of Anasazi pottery were collected fromvarious secondary sources. A total of forty Anasazi ceramic patterns were documented through photographs and given code numbers from 1-40. After documentation, thirty ceramic patterns were shortlisted by the panel of 15 judges. These patterns were then used for simulation for developing tunic designs. Different designs of tunics (30) were developed in different silhouettes using basic black and white colour combination of Anasazi ceramic patterns. These designs were developed through computer aided designing (CAD) using Corel Draw X4. While designing tunics, different Anasazi ceramic patterns were simulated, trimmed, adjusted, enlarged, and reduced in size with the help of different tools provided in Corel Draw X4. Thirty designs of tunics were shown to the respondents to get their preferences. On the basis of preferences of the respondents, five top ranked designs of tunics were selected for printing and construction. Printing of selected tunic designs was done through screen and stencil printing techniques depending upon the intricacy of design used. These printed tunics were then constructed using measurements of 36” size dress form.

Keywords

Anasazi, Tunics, Printing, Construction, Designs, Patterns.

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Mamta ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ², Manideep Kaur ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Clothes have always fulfilled a variety of functions - be it fashion, warmth, protection and support. With the growing trend in enhancing beauty through healthy means, customers request for apparels and home textiles containing not only their original basic characteristics, such as warmth and comfort, but also ones that carry extra functions, including cleaning, perfuming, changing appearance, protection, or correction of body odors and keeping the more natural and healthier life. Cosmetotextile is a concept of releasing cosmetic ingredient to the human skin. Though the term “Cosmetotextiles” is new but it originated from Ayurveda which is an ancient medical treatise, summarizing the art of healing and is practiced in India for more than 5,000 years. The technology of Cosmetotextile is at the neonatal stage. On contact with human body and skin, Cosmetotextiles are designed to transfer an active substance for cosmetic purposes. The principle is achieved by simply imparting the cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients into the fabric of the clothing so that with the natural movements of the body, the skin is slowly freshened, revitalized or cured according to the ingredient used.

Keywords

Ayurvastra, Cosmetic, Herb, Microencapsulation, Textile.

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Neha Sood ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The investigation entitled ‘consumer preferences for designing upper garments through draping technique’ was carried out in Ludhiana city. An interview schedule was prepared for the purpose of collecting the data from 90 young women between the age group of 18-24 years, selected randomly from three colleges of Ludhiana city. Tunics, classic tops, blouson, capes and shrugs were the five most preferred upper garments. Cotton fibres and fabrics, plain fabric without design in cream and black colour with single colour combination in upper garments were most preferred during summer and winter seasons, respectively. Among constructional features, straight yoke, pin tucks, gathers with elastic, knife pleats and box pleats were preferred by the respondents. Buttons were most preferred accessory in upper garments.

Keywords

Draping Technique, Upper Garments, Embellishments, Respondents, Design, Most Preferred.

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Amanjot Kaur ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Fashion Designing, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Apparel and Textiles Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Punjab, the prosperous state of India has rich cultural heritage. It is the land of vivacity and vitality, exuding warmth and energy through its prosperity and multi- coloured folk culture. Art and craft of Punjab is described as a creation or expression of something beautiful especially in visual form. Among these, the Jutti is one of styles of footwear that has continuously evolved due to numerous influences from near and far. Juttis come in many variations according to regional tradition, period and shoemaker and are adapted according to the environment and materials.For this study forty motifs/designs of traditional Punjabi Jutti were documented from leading stores of local markets of Muktsar and Fazilka, internet, books and magazines etc. through photographs out of which ten Jutti motifs/designs were selected for developing ten designs of footwear with seven style variations of each through CAD. Preferences regarding the developed footwear were taken from 90 respondents, which shows that footwear design A₁,B₄,C₂,D₆, E₅, F₅, G₁, H₇, I₂ and J₂ with first rank were selected out of seven style variations of each design. Footwear designs A₁,C₂,D₆, F₅, G₁ and H₇were top six ranked designs. It was found that footwear design C₂was given first rank with mean score of 6.86 on the basis of all the parameters.

Keywords

Traditional Punjabi Jutti, Footwear, Design, Respondents, Most Preferred.

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Mamta ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Among different communities of India, Bagri community has unique costumes and traditions. The traditional costumes and jewellery as well as a traditional lifestyle have been adversely affected by various factors of the social change process and disappeared into the antiquity. It is significant to document this heritage for posterity and conservation of our age old rich traditions.The study could also be supportive for the Indian fashion industry as the designs, cuts and styles of Bagri costumes possibly will work as a source of inspiration for the fashion designers. The document be hold a study of Bagri community from the two states namely Punjab and Rajasthan. From Punjab, two districts namely Muktsar and Fazilka and similarly from Rajasthan two districts namely Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar were selected for the study. A purposive sampling technique was used to select families having three generations of men. A total of 180 respondents comprising 45 male from each of the four selected districts were taken. The age of the 1^st generation was 65 years and above, 2^nd generation was between 45-65 years and that of the 3^rdgeneration was in the age group of 25-45 years. Data for the investigation were collected from the respondents with the help of interview schedule. The data were also collected to study the major factors responsible for change in costume pattern of Bagri community of Punjab and Rajasthan through three generations. The findings of the study revealed that costumes of Bagri males through three generations were Kurta, coat, shirt, Sherwani, Chadar, Dhoti, Pajama, pant, designer Dhoti, Potio, Topi, Pagri, Phenta and stole.

Keywords

Bagri, Costume, Community, Factor, Generation.

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Manideep Kaur ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

This paper examines the extent of bearing clothes, home furnishings, foot wear and handbags in the bridal trousseauamong women of two intergenerational periodsin Malwa region of Punjab. A sample size of 300 respondents was selected which spread over three cities namely Ludhiana, Patiala and Bathinda of Malwa region of Punjab. In the sample, the respondents of the first generation are the mother-in-law, while the respondents of second generation are daughter-in-law. The findings of the study revealed that the quantity of bearing clothes by the brides was found to be increased significantly over the period of time. As against 37.3 per cent of the total respondentsof second generation, only one-fifth of the respondents of first generation were able to maintain more than 31 clothes in bridal trousseau. The quantity of home furnishing, footwear and handbag articles in the bridal trousseau increased significantly over the periods of two generations. As against 40 per cent of the total respondents of second generation, only 19.3 of the respondents of first generation were able to have 11-20 home furnishing articles in bridal trousseau. Similarly, compared to 26.7 per cent of the total respondents of second generation, only 2 per cent of the respondents of first generation were reported to include 11-15 footwear articles in bridal trousseau. The quantity of including handbags in the trousseau has shown significant growth during the study period. Hence, the economic and social transformations in the society lead to increase the bridal articles in the trousseau both in terms of numbers and varieties. The findings of the study could be helpful for the society on account of expanding business opportunities by taking into account the changing trends in fashion and the interest of the young generation with respect to trousseau practices.

Keywords

Intergenerational, Bridal Trousseau, Marriages.

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Amanjot Kaur ¹, Harminder Kaur Saini ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Apparel and Textile Science, College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

Traditional Juttis are back on the fashion scene in a jazzed up new style. The world of fashion is cyclical and now it is the turn of the traditional Punjabi Jutti to be reinvented. Forty motifs/designs of traditional Punjabi Jutti were documented from leading stores of local markets of Muktsar and Fazilka, internet, books and magazines etc. through photographs. For this study, different designs of footwear were developed in styles/shapes variation using ten selected Jutti motifs through computer aided designing (CAD) using corel draw x4. Thus, total 10 contemporary footwear designs with selected seven style variations of each footwear were developed. Six most preferred designs of footwear preferred by the consumers were prepared and evaluated by a sub sample of 30 respondents in terms of design, shape/style, fabric used and overall appearance. Among the prepared footwear, the most preferred footwear was design code C₂ on the basis of design, fabric type, style/shape and overall appearance, with mean score of 4.73, 5.23, 5.16 and 4.66, respectively. The quoted price for the prepared footwear C₂, H₇ and G₁ were found to be adequate with profit margin of 50, 26.58 and 19.89 per cent, respectively.

Keywords

Corel Draw X4, Jutti, Footwear, Kurta pyjama

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