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Punam Rani ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Sciences, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Colour and designs have been used to enhance the intrinsic beauty of textiles from ancient time. It is believed that ornamentation by dyeing and printing developed earlier than the use of clothing itself. Design is the knowledgeable selection and application of the basic art elements i.e., line, shape, colour and texture to produce a unified expressive visual statement. Screen printing is a versatile process for design applications on textiles. The present study was conducted to develop designs for saree suitable for screen printing. Thirty one Chinese motifs were identified for application in textiles comprising of 11 geometrical, 12 floral and 8 animal/birds motifs and created on computer using software Corel DRAW 9. Created motifs were got evaluated from 30 experts and 5 top ranked motifs were selected from each category. Selected motifs were used for development of 22 designs suitable for application on saree-blouse through screen printing. Out of 22 designs, 6 designs were finally selected for application on saree which were placed with all possible variations. These design arrangements were again shown to the experts to seek their preferences. Placement of saree border with scattered motifs (4.60) was preferred most followed by overall placement (3.96) and border placement (3.94).

Keywords

Chinese Motifs, Saree, Screen Printing, Computer Aided Designing

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Saroj Yadav ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Sciences, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Since the last one and half decade, application of natural dyes on different fabrics viz., cotton, wool, silk, jute and some blends, etc. is gaining popularity all over the world in light of famous German ban. Only dyeing and producing a colour range for different fabrics is not enough it is equally important to study the effect of dyeing on various physical properties of the dyed fabric as end use of different fabrics depend on these properties. Thus, a study was conducted to investigate the effect of dye obtained from rein wardtia flowers on physical properties of silk fabric. The fabric was dyed and post mordanted with stannous chloride, ferrous sulphate, Indian gooseberry and Babool. From the experiment, it was found that general appearance, lusture and texture of dyed fabric were good. In case of fabric thickness, weight, count and flexural rigidity and crease recovery angle the dyed and mordanted samples showed increase in the properties. Breaking strength and elongation of all the samples except ferrous sulphate mordanted increased in both warp and weft directions.

Keywords

Natural Dye, Physical Properties, Silk Fabric, Lusture, Texture

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Saroj Yadav ¹, Geeta Gaba ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Harayana), IN

Abstract

Textile printing involves the production of a predetermined coloured pattern on a fabric, usually with a definite repeat. In India dyeing and printing with natural dyes is an age old practice. Today's scene of natural dye promotion is very optimistic and promising. The scientists and textile technologists of various institutions have started working on natural dyes as a possible means of producing ecologically sound products which would appeal to green minded consumers. Keeping in view the importance of natural dyes in textile world a study was conducted to print cotton fabric with kachnar bark dye using Cassia tora gum. Cotton fabric was scoured to remove impurities. Dried kachnar bark was grounded to make powder, 8 per cent dye was extracted by boiling in water, strained to get dye extract. Extracted dye was evaporated to make 10 ml. dye concentrate. Two concentrations i.e. 2.5 and 5 per cent of Cassia tora gum powder was used as natural thickner. Paste of thickener was prepared by adding lukewarm water and added to dye concentrate for making printing paste. Copper sulphate and ferrous sulphate were used as mordants. Printing was done by block and screen printing techniques. Printed samples were dried in sun, cured for three days and steamed in laboratory steamer. The printed samples were evaluated visually for depth of colour, evenness of print, sharpness of print and overall appearance. Fastness of printed samples was studied against, sunlight, washing, rubbing and perspiration using standard test methods. Results of the study revealed that for visual evaluation screen printed samples scored higher as compared to block printed samples. The fastness ratings against different agencies ranged from good (3) to excellent (5). The fastnesses as well as visual evaluation grades of Cassia tora gum were comparable with guar gum used as controlled thickner, hence Cassia tora gum can be used effectively for printing of cotton.

Keywords

Printing, Kachnar Bark, Cassia tora, Mordant, Thickener, Visual Evaluation, Fastness.

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Neelam Saini ¹, Krishna Khambra ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN

Abstract

The study was conducted in Hisar city of Haryana state. Motifs of Phulkari embroidery were collected from Hisar and Patiala markets and categorized according to their categories i.e. geometrical, floral and animal. These were collected from secondary sources. Out of forty five motifs only fifteen were selected to develop stylized designs for Kurtis, each were converted into two designs. Then total thirty designs were developed with the help of Coral Draw. Five top ranked designs were selected. Then top five ranked placements of each selected designs was worked in Phulkari embroidery for making Kurtis. Finally five kurtis were developed. The opinion of experts was sought the most favourable about the cost of developed kurtis.

Keywords

Phulkari, Embroidery, Kurti, Traditional, Adaptation.

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SaroJ Yadav ¹, Mona Verma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I. C. College of Home Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Textile finishing is a diversified sector due to the processed raw materials, manufacturing technique and finalized products. Natural finishes comprises of those substances that are obtained trom plants and animals. Natural finishes have many advantages such as non toxic, non irritant, biodegradable, cost etfective, easy availability, etc. now days consumers are more aware and conscious about health, hygiene and environment so they are looking for natural product having potential like synthetic products to impart antimicrobial, aroma finish to textile products. So there is need to screen the present of phytochemicals in the plant extract because it plays an important role in imparting antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant property to textile material and also helps in dyeing and printing of textile material. In the present study phytochemical analysis of peepal leaves was done to know the presence of different phytochemical. It was found that it showed the presence of alkaloids, anthraquinone, phenol, saponins, steroids and tannins was observed in both mediums of extraction.

Keywords

Textile, Phytochemical, Finish, Antimicrobial.

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Rajesh Dahiya ¹, Saroj Yadav ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing I.C. College of Home Scienee CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Cotton, paddy and wheat are major crops grown in Haryana and for these crops various agricultnral operations like transplanting, weeding, harvesting, picking and post harvesting are performed by women. They face numerous health problems while performing these tasks. These problems can be overcome by using protective clothing. Front line demonstrations are most powerful tools in communication of new ideas, methods and techniques. Hence the present study was conducted in major cotton, paddy and vegetables growing areas of Bhattu, Fatehabad, and Ratia blocks from Fatehabad district. Interventions about cotton made protective accessories were provided to farm women in peak seasons of respective crop. Intervention package was well blend combination of protective gloves, pick bag for cotton and vegetable picking, four types of cotton made masks i.e. beak mask, pleated mask, hood mask and scarf mask, along with demonstrations, motivational lectures and print literatures. The results of the study highlighted that health hazards were reduced with the use of protective gloves in vegetable and cotton picking like cuts and wounds in hands (61.67%), blisters (58.33%) and skin allergies (56.67%), respectively. Performance evaluation was assessed for both the methods i.e. conventional as well as recommended interventions. Work efficiency and income was found increased by (30.90 %) and (30.30%) in vegetable and cotton picking. Masks of cotton cambric fabric were found most suitable in terms of easy to use, face coverage and protection from dust (M.S. 2.68) followed by masks made with cotton hosiery fabric (M.S. 2.52) and cotton poplin (M.S. 2.34), respectively. Perceived Adoption Feasibility Index was found 84.92 percent in terms of four attributes namely relative advantage (91.78%), compatibility (92.78%), simplicity complexity (74.83%) and triability (80.28 %), respectively.

Keywords

Agricultural Operations, Cotton, Paddy, Vegetables, Health Problems, Women.

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Saroj Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I. C. College of Home Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The processes like harvesting, threshing, handling and storage of grain generate potentially high concentrations of organic dust, including particles trom grain, fungi, and bacteria, as well as inorganic material. For creating awareness regarding protective clothing amongst farm workers, pamphlets and video film was showed to them to recognize the health hazards they face in absence of protective clothing and use of protective clothing was also demonstrated in the present study. On comparison of change in awareness of respondents of all the nine blocks of Hisar district with reference to 'Dust/husk stick on Head, face and neck','f- values explained that awareness was found to be maximum in case of Hisar-II block (t=4.09, 5.38 & 4.09), respectively followed by Hansi-I block (t=2.69) for Head, Adampur (t=4.39) for face and Agroha (t=3.80) for neck. In most of the health problems significant different was found in the awareness of farms workers engaged in harvesting and threshing activities.

Keywords

Protective Clothing, Harvesting, Educational Package, Farm Workers.

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Bharti Rani ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile & Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Macrame is a form of textile-making by series ofknots rather than the typical way of weaving or knitting. It is a wonderful way of expressing creativity, personal style and individuality by creating designs through combinations of knots. This knotting technique can be used for producing many diversified products like decorative items, jewellery, fashion accessories such as belt, bangle hanger, hand bag, shoe bag, shrugs, foot wears, candle holder, bottle holder, vertical garden plant hanger, wall hanging, cushion covers, curtains etc. Thus, the present study was undertaken to develop the partition curtains using Macrame technique and assess their consumer's acceptability. Selected five knot combination designs comprising of double half hitch knot, half knot, flat knot and popcorn knot in different combinations were used for development of designs for partition curtains. Total thirty designs of partition curtains, were created in CorelDRAW 12 software. As per the preferences of experts five designs of curtain were selected and five partition curtains were developed through Macrame technique using selected designs, cost of each curtain was calculated separately including cost of raw material and labour charges. The developed Macrame curtains were got assessed from thirty consumers on different parameters using three point rating scale. The cost of developed curtains ranged from Rs. 1203/- to 1507/-. The factors responsible for variability in the total cost of curtains were the cost of cords, beads and labour charges involved in preparation of curtains. The results indicated that the developed Macrame partition curtain were found highly appealing in terms of design, knot combination and overall appearance as indicated by weighted mean score values above (2.33). Consumers highly appreciated the developed curtains in relation to being attractive and unique, suitability of Macrame technique, materials used and selected knot combination for development of partition curtains. The developed designs maintained the beauty of macrame technique, as per trend and had good market potential. Majority of the respondents reported that cost of developed curtains was appropriate. The women both from rural or urban backgrounds have leisure time, which can be productively and creatively utilized if indulge in learning and making of Macrame articles. Hence, this art form can help them in using their leisure time and even generating income.

Keywords

Macrame, Partition Curtains, Assessment and Acceptability.

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Neelam Saini ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125 024, IN

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Recycling is the process of producing new products with additional qualities from old materials which are no more in use. Furthermore, the decreasing natural resources forced researchers to produce new synthetic products from waste products using new technologies. This study compares the physical properties of yarns and fabrics produced using blends of fresh and recycled fibres/fabrics of wool, acrylic and polyester; these were used to manufacture fabrics through weaving technique. Physical properties of yarns, i.e. tensile strength, twist per inch of fabrics, i.e. tensile strength, elongation and bending length were measured and statistically analysed. The results showed that the physical properties of recycled yarns and fabrics were comparable to control/fresh yarns and fabrics. The strength of recycled yarns and fabrics was little different than control products. Thus, recycled yarns and fabrics can be used for the production of woollen apparels with suitable properties like smooth texture, appeal, etc.

Keywords

Fabrics, Physical Properties, Recycling, Yarns.

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Pooja Rani ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Vandana Bhandari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

India had always been known as the land that portrayed cultural and traditional vibrancy through its conventional arts and crafts. Folk art in India apparently has a great potential in the international market because of its traditional aesthetic sensibility and authenticity. Madhubani painting is the one of those folk art forms known for its beauty and elegance. Thirty designs developed using traditional Madhubani motifs were arranged on stoles in different styles and five colour ways for each selected placement were prepared. Five stoles were developed through screen printing and hand embroidery using selected design placements and colour ways. The prepared stoles were assessed by a panel of30 consumers on different assessment parameters, viz., motifs, designs, placements and colour ways for their potential marketability. The average weighted mean score of all the developed stoles ranged from 2.49 to 2.58 indicated that all the developed stoles were very enthralling and accepted by consumers on different assessment parameters. The cost of the stoles ranged from Rs 1300/- to 1450/- which was rated appropriate by all the consumers. Thus, the effort provided an imaginative and fresh collection to the consumers who want to adopt their tradition with minute modernization. Also this would help in the preservation of painting tradition as well as broaden the marketability of the designed products.

Keywords

Madhubani Painting, Stole, Screenprinting, Embroidery, Acceptability.

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Rajesh Dahiya ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile & Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

For strengthening and empowering women, training is the most important input to bring desirable changes in human behavior in terms of knowledge, attitude and skill. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) plays an important role not only through transfer of technologies but also in providing required support through skill development and vocation based interventions. Garment construction is one of the self employment avenues which require less financial support and moderate risk bearing enterprise. The present study was conducted in KVK Fatehabad district of Haryana state. Seventy five respondents were selected randomly from three villages for vocational trainings on garment construction. Five days intervention was provided considering the need assessment and experts' opinion about subject matter coverage during training. Perception of trainees was recorded regarding subject matter, physical facilities and quality of trainers. The highest mean score was obtained for practical utility of training (MS 2.91), stipend/refreshment provided during training (MS 2.93), cordial relation with the trainer(MS 2.90). The overall perceived feasibility of training was found highest for observability (MS 4.24) and traibility (MS 4.10). The trainees were found to have high adoption feasibility for vocational garment construction trainings.

Keywords

Adoption, Skill, Training, Intervention, Feasibility, Entrepreneur.

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