International Journal of Education and Management Studies

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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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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