Journal of FARM SCIENCES, Vol 29, No 5 (2016)

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Influence of mughal architecture on clothing

VAISHALI MENON, R.G. SWETHA, S. KAUVERY BAI

Abstract


Mughal Architecture was one of the most impressive architectural styles that flourished in northern and centralIndia during 16th and 17thcentury. It was an amalgamation of influences of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles. The maincharacteristic features of Mughal Architecture are: Bulbous Dome, Slender Minarets, Vaulted Gateways, DelicateOrnamentation Geometrical Designs , Jali work and textures on the surface created by carvings. The preferred buildingmaterial was white marble and textured sandstone. The study aimed to evaluate the acceptance of designs of gowns inspiredby Mughal Architecture for children between 4 and 6 years.Prominent features of Mughal Architecture were considered asinspiration for designing gowns, these are Minarets, Domes, Pillars, Guldasta, and Pistaq. Motifs were developed based onthese inspirations, silhouettes were designed based on their outer structure and textures of architecture were incorporatedin the fabric selection to imitate the texture of the same. Gowns were created using fabrics like Satin, crepe, lace and netmaterial in the colours of marble and sandstone with domes,minarets and guldasta as inspiration for silhouettes and surfaceornamentation. These gowns were evaluated using questionnaires and it was found to have high acceptance by parents forinnovative idea, colour combination, fabric selection and creativity.

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