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I Semester M.Sc. Degree Examination, February 2013 (NS) (Semester) (2011-12 Scheme) HOME SCIENCE – TEXTILES AND CLOTHING SPECIALISATION HSTC – 103 : Historic Textiles and Costumes Time : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 80

Instruction : All Sections are compulsory. SECTION – I I. Answer any five questions. Each carries 3 marks.

(5×3=15)

1) State the importance of Textiles in Historical perspective. 2) List the various Indian embroideries from ancient times. 3) Sketch a Roman costumes of a men. 4) What is Ikat fabrics ? List the end uses of Ikat fabrics. 5) Define Tunic. 6) List the Vedic and epic period Indian ornaments. 7) List traditional textiles of India. SECTION – II II. Answer any seven questions. Each carries 5 marks.

(7×5=35)

8) Explain the tools, equipments used for processing of early fibres and their products. 9) Illustrate the Greek costume of a man. 10) Describe Japanese costume of a woman. 11) Give a brief account of application and silk on traditional costumes of India. P.T.O.

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12) Mention the features of English costumes. 13) Bring out the importance of painted fabrics. 14) Write the special features of Tribal Jewellery. 15) Explain the various factors influencing customized clothing. 16) Explain the role of accessories in ancient costumes of India. SECTION – III III. Answer any two questions. Each carries 15 marks.

(2×15=30)

17) Elaborate with illustrations the costumes of Egyptian women. 18) Describe the traditional costumes of men during the medieval period. 19) Explain briefly Indian costumes from 1600 AD to 2000 AD with suitable illustrations.

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