Lesson 10: Methods of Producing Designs on Textiles: Printing, Dyeing & Painting
Designs produced by different tying techniques
Tied circles: For circular pattern the material is pulled up towards the centre like a closed umbrella and bound downwards at intervals as shown in (Fig.10.7a, b). Thread is run from one end to the last before being knotted off. Circles can be tied in different manners to achieve different effect every time (Fig.10.7 c, d).
Pleating: The material is pleated across and tied tightly with thread at three to four inches intervals. It will give straight lines across the fabric at intervals (Fig.10.8a, b). Different effects can be produced by different tying methods for example diagonal pleating.
Knotting: Knotting technique can be used in many ways. Some methods are being shown in Figure 10.9a, b. Final effect can be seen in Fig. 10.9 c
Folding: i) The material is folded in 4 lengthwise zigzags then folded again along the length of the first fold, making squares (Fig.10.10a)). ii) It is tied across in both directions (Fig10.10 (b)). The design comes out as in form of squares or rectangles (Fig 10.10 c)
Marbling:The cloth is screwed into a ball and bound tightly with thread randomly (Fig.10.11 (a)). It will give an abstract design all over the cloth (Fig.10.11 (b)).
Sewing: In this technique patterns are stitched on fabric (usually cotton), the stitching is drawn up tightly, and then the fabric is dipped in dey. The stitched areas resist the dye. The technique can be used to produce very intricate patterns. (Fig. 10.12 a, b)
Tying different objects: Different objects such as pulses, gram, and small stones can be used for making circles. A small piece of any of the above described objects can be kept on the fabric and then it is tied around with the help of thread (Fig.10.13). Tied portion will not absorb the colour thus producing the circle on the fabric.
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