CLEAN : French-Indian textile designer brings back ancient Mughal designs on fabric

CLEAN : French-Indian textile designer brings back ancient Mughal designs on fabric

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Interactive Video

Arts, History, Design

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the unique skills of Indian textile artisans in weaving, embroidery, and printing. It highlights the historical importance of textile art before the 19th-century industrialization. The process of transferring designs to blocks and the role of community and royal printers are explained. Traditional printing techniques without modern tools are emphasized, showcasing the craftsmanship involved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do couture designers come to India for textile work?

Because it is cheaper

Because of the advanced technology

For the skilled artisans in weaving and embroidery

Due to the availability of raw materials

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the king in the textile industry before the 19th century?

He industrialized the textile production

He was the first to recognize its value

He imported textiles from other countries

He ignored the textile industry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for transferring a design onto a block of wood before carving?

Tipai

Embossing

Engraving

Etching

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main tool used in the block printing process?

A sewing machine

A printing press

A carved wooden block

A digital printer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes the printers for the merchant community from those for the village community?

They use more colors

They use modern machinery

They have more sophisticated techniques

They print larger designs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the prints made for the Maharaja of Jodhpur?

They are mass-produced

They are very fine and detailed

They use modern equipment

They are made with electricity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of creating prints without electricity?

It showcases traditional craftsmanship

It is more cost-effective

It is faster

It requires less skill