Adaptation of traditional painting motifs for Aari work
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2015
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CCSHAU
Abstract
The present study on ‘Adaptation of Traditional Painting Motifs for Aari Work’ was conducted to
strengthen creativity by exploring the possibility of fusion of traditional painting motifs and Aari work with
different fabric embellishment techniques. The concept behind the theme was to create new range of textile
designs by maintaining the beauty and originality of traditional paintings as well as Aari work. In this study, two
famous traditional Indian paintings that is Madhubani and Warli were selected keeping in mind their suitability to
Aari work. Out of total eighty motifs which were collected through secondary sources, thirty motifs were selected
by experts’ preferences for development of designs. Two designs for each selected motif of both the paintings
were developed using CAD. Six designs i.e. 22a, 21b and 35a from Madhubani painting and 24b.10b and 9a were
selected on the basis of experts’ preferences. Twenty four samples were prepared using three fabric embellishment
techniques i.e. hand painting with Aari work, hand painting & patch with Aari work and stencil printing with Aari
work and controlled sample of pure Aari work for Madhubani and Warli painting designs. The prepared samples
were got assessed by the experts and consumers in overall appeal, cost acceptability and suitability of designs and
techniques used. It was found that the respondents had very high opinion about the developed designs and
techniques. The cost of prepared samples of Madhubani and Warli painting was highly acceptable by the majority
of the respondents. The work done in the form of prepared samples was appreciated and preferred for application
on wide range of articles.
Thus, the motifs explored from Madhubani and Warli paintings were highly acceptable for product development as
variety of designs can be created through the use of CAD technology. Fusion of traditional art forms with different
techniques will help in making the designing cost effective while simultaneously being time and energy saving.
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Manpower, Sampling, Selection, Costs, Processed products, Topping, Biological phenomena, Adaptation, Productivity, Technological changes