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Vandana Gupta ¹, Ruby Joseph ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, HISAR (HARYANA), IN
2 Department of Clothing and Textiles, Government Home Science College, CHANDIGARH (U.T.), IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to develop designs for table cloth through CAD software. Most preferred forty Greek motifs in eight different categories i.e. animal, human, pottery, foliage, stylized, architectural, geometrical and stylized flora fauna were used to develop twenty designs on AutoCAD software. Developed designs were shown to the respondents for their preferences in regard to different parameters i.e. innovation, placement of motifs and overall appearance and preferences regarding the 10 most preferred designs were taken.

Keywords

CAD Software, Greek Motifs, Textile Designing, Table Cloth.

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Ruby Joseph ¹, Simar Prabh Kaur ¹, Chandana Rajput ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Clothing and Textiles, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Creativity should be given the greatest possible freedom, but this freedom needs to be harnessed to an accessible form otherwise creation can become just an esoteric exercise. The study involved the creation of new design using different techniques of manipulating basic darts into tucks, pleats, style lines, yokes, gathers etc. These features were then artistically combined to develop new styles in one piece dresses. Printed cotton and plain lizzy bizzy fabric was selected. Colour of the plain fabric was selected by referring to the online colour forecast for spring/summer, 2009. Designs were developed using computer software Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop and were shown to a panel of judges. Full scale paper patterns of 8 most preferred designs were developed using the basic sloper (for size-8 mannequin) and dresses were stitched using the prepared patterns. Printed cotton and plain lizzy bizzy fabric were selected. Colour of the plain fabric was selected by referring to the online forecast for spring/summer 2009. Designs were developed using computer software Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop and were shown to a panel of judges. Full scale paper patters of eight most preferred designs were developed using the basic sloper for size -8 mannequin and dresses were stitched using the prepared patterns. The constructed one piece dresses were then evaluated by the judges on the basis of appearance and workmanship. Market acceptability was checked by showing the constructed dresses to five shopkeepers and five boutique owners of Chandigarh. The response was overwhelming with clearly noticeable remarks. The study will serve as guidelines for new designers to develop innovative designs and has introduced something new for the manufacturers and consumers.

Keywords

Designing, Evaluating, Paper Patterns, Construction, Market Acceptability.

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Prabhjot Kaur ¹, Ruby Joseph ¹

Affiliations
1 Government Home Science College, Sector-10, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

From time immemorial, Religion has effected clothing of its believers and leaders. Christianity is one of the most popular religion in the western world. Its followers are called Catholic Chistians, if they participate in all the sacraments,are obedient to discipline and government of the Church and have orthodox belief. This study is an attempt to make people aware of the political, religious and social heritage of clergy in form of vestments with particular reference to garments, ornaments, head dresses and foot wear. In the present study, data was collected by interview cum Questionnaire method. The sample was collected only from two diocese - Jalandhar and Shimla-Chandigarh almost covering whole Northern India. Data was analysed and coded.Findings of the study are that Vestments are basically of two types-liturgical and non liturgical. Clerical dress of Diocesian Priest and Bishop is Cassock and tunic. Bishop wears Alb, Stole, Cope, Pectoral cross, Mitre, Pastoral staff, Humeral veil, ring, sash, skull cap, chasuble, Black cassock with cape finished with scarlet piping, cincture etc depending on different occasion such as Mass, Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, Matrimony, Anointing, Liturgy of hours, Celebration of mysteries of the lord, Blessings and Funeral, while Priests wear Alb, cassock, Chasuble and stole. Six liturgical colours used for vestments are White, red, green, violet, black, rose and Gold which are used to give effective, outward expression to the specific character of the mysteries of the faith being celebrated to a sense of progress in the Christian life. To conclude, Liturgical Vestments express the nature of the occasion and to a certain extent define the respective role or rank of each participant. They add a symbolism and effectiveness in the communication pattern during worship reflecting concepts of majesty, mystery, revelation, incarnation, sacrifice and communion.

Keywords

Classification of Vestments, Accessories, Liturgical Colours, Celebration of Sacraments.

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