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Textile Design and Culture

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Textile Design and Culture, focusing on the rich heritage and diverse traditions of Indian textiles.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a traditional weaving technique from Assam, India?

  1. Pashmina

  2. Kantha

  3. Muga Silk

  4. Bandhani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Muga Silk is a unique type of silk produced in Assam, known for its golden color and lustrous texture.

The Kalamkari art form is associated with which Indian state?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Gujarat

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kalamkari is a traditional hand-painting and block-printing technique that originated in Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the term for the traditional hand-embroidered shawls from Kashmir, India?

  1. Pashmina

  2. Kantha

  3. Phulkari

  4. Chikankari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pashmina shawls are made from the fine wool of the Changthangi goat, found in the high-altitude regions of Kashmir.

Which Indian textile printing technique involves the use of wooden blocks?

  1. Batik

  2. Bandhani

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Dabu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dabu printing is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that uses wooden blocks to apply intricate designs onto fabric.

The traditional weaving technique of creating intricate geometric patterns on fabric is known as:

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Kalamkari

  4. Phulkari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ikat is a weaving technique that involves dyeing the threads before weaving, creating distinctive patterns and motifs.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that involves resist dyeing?

  1. Batik

  2. Bandhani

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Dabu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Batik is a resist dyeing technique that uses wax to create intricate patterns on fabric.

The traditional hand-embroidery technique from Gujarat, India, known for its intricate mirror work, is called:

  1. Chikankari

  2. Phulkari

  3. Kantha

  4. Shisha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shisha embroidery is a traditional Indian hand-embroidery technique that involves sewing small mirrors onto fabric.

Which Indian state is famous for its vibrant and colorful Bandhani textile printing technique?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bandhani is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that involves tying and dyeing fabric to create intricate patterns.

The traditional weaving technique from Odisha, India, known for its intricate and colorful designs, is called:

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Kalamkari

  4. Sambalpuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sambalpuri is a traditional Indian weaving technique from Odisha, known for its intricate and colorful designs.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that involves the use of natural dyes?

  1. Batik

  2. Bandhani

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Dabu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ajrakh is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that uses natural dyes to create intricate patterns on fabric.

The traditional hand-embroidery technique from Uttar Pradesh, India, known for its delicate and intricate floral motifs, is called:

  1. Chikankari

  2. Phulkari

  3. Kantha

  4. Shisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chikankari is a traditional Indian hand-embroidery technique from Uttar Pradesh, known for its delicate and intricate floral motifs.

Which Indian state is famous for its intricate and colorful Phulkari embroidery technique?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phulkari is a traditional Indian embroidery technique from Punjab, known for its intricate and colorful designs.

The traditional weaving technique from West Bengal, India, known for its intricate and delicate designs, is called:

  1. Ikat

  2. Jamdani

  3. Kalamkari

  4. Sambalpuri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jamdani is a traditional Indian weaving technique from West Bengal, known for its intricate and delicate designs.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that involves the use of metal blocks?

  1. Batik

  2. Bandhani

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Dabu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dabu printing is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that uses metal blocks to apply intricate designs onto fabric.

The traditional hand-embroidery technique from Bihar, India, known for its intricate and colorful designs, is called:

  1. Chikankari

  2. Phulkari

  3. Kantha

  4. Sujni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sujni is a traditional Indian hand-embroidery technique from Bihar, known for its intricate and colorful designs.

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