Subject Code & Name: HT25402 – Traditional Handlooms and Technological Developments
Regulation: R-2025
Semester: IV (Fourth Semester)
Branch: B.Tech. Handloom and Textile Technology (Handloom)
Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 3-0-0
Course Objectives
- To provide students with knowledge of traditional and regional handloom weaving techniques, materials, and tools, along with technological advancements in mechanisms like drop boxes, dobbies, and semi-automatic systems, enabling them to enhance productivity and product diversity in Indian handloom weaving.
Full Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit I – Traditional Design Weaving Techniques Of Popular Handloom Weaving Products
Adai (Warp & Weft) weaving of Kancheepuram, Jala weaving of Varanasi, Jamdani weaving of West Bengal, Paithani weaving of Aurangabad and Single & Double Ikat techniques including design preparation, design transfer to warp and weft and weaving.
Activities: Demonstrate Jala weaving through design graphing, punch preparation, and loom setup.
Unit II – Traditional Handloom Products of North and Eastern India
Product Specifications, Techniques, Raw Materials and Unique Characteristics; Banaras Brocade Silk Saree, Baluchari Silk Saree, Chanderi Saree, Jamdani Cotton Saree, Kota Doria Saree, Khandua Saree, Kani Pashmina Shawl, Maheshwari Saree, Paithani Saree, Shantipuri Cotton Saree, Tangail Cotton Saree, Tanchoi Silk Saree.
Activities: Portfolio development for various traditional handloom products
Unit III – Traditional Handloom Products Of South And Western India
Product Specifications, Techniques, Raw Materials and Unique Characteristics; Bomkai Saree, Chettinad Cotton Saree, Gadwal Saree, Ilkal Saree, Kancheepuram Silk Saree, Mangalgiri Saree, Pochampally Ikat Saree, Siddipet Gollabama Saree, Uppada Jamdani Silk Saree, Venkatgiri Cotton Saree & Balaramapuram Cotton Saree.
Activities: Portfolio development for various traditional handloom products
Unit IV – Semi-Automatic Handloom and Its Attachments
Semi-automatic looms – Nepali pedal loom, Chittaranjan loom, banaras semiautomatic loom, itchalkaranchi loom – Electric motor operated jacquard lifting mechanism, Pneumatic lifting mechanism for jacquard. Electromagnetic lifting mechanism for heald shaft – Merits and demerits of these mechanisms.
Activities: Comparison of traditional and semi-automatic handlooms.
Unit V – Technological Developments in Handloom Structure
Objectives and importance of technological developments in handloom weaving. Use of angle iron pillars and crossbars in place of wooden structures in pit looms. Improved frame looms – constructional features and advantages. Drop box or vibrating box attachments on handlooms - Vertical Handloom dobby – Its merits and demerits. Plunger mechanism used in Durry weaving and its advantages
Activities: Comparison of traditional and developed handlooms.
Unit VI – Solid Border Weaving and Twin Cloth
Weaving on handlooms with multiple jacquards; Solid border weaving with catch cord technique – Solid border weaving sley - Multiple butta weaving sley - Advantages and disadvantages of these mechanisms. Twin cloth weaving sley. Improved pit loom.
Activates: Demonstrate Advantages and disadvantages of different solid border weaving mechanisms.
Course Outcomes (COs)
- CO1: Understand the traditional handloom weaving techniques and regional textile characteristics of North, South, East and West India.
- CO2: Apply knowledge of design elements, raw materials and production processes of Indian handloom products for design transfer and weaving applications.
- CO3: Analyze technological advancements in handloom structures and mechanisms, including jacquards, dobbies and semi-automatic systems.
- CO4: Evaluate the integration of traditional weaving techniques with modern tools and mechanisms for improved fabric production and innovation.
Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)
- Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examinations 60%
- Internal methodology: Assignment (20%), Quiz (20%), Industrial/ Field visit (20%), Internal Examinations (40%)
Source: Official Anna University – B.Tech. Handloom and Textile Technology R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: October 2026
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