BHT061 Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BHT061 Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology (also written as KHT061) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Fashioning Tradition, Handloom Fashion and Basic Design, Elements of Fashion illustration, Regional embroidery, Some Special Surface Ornamentation. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BHT061 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BHT061 / KHT061 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Credits | 3 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BHT061 Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Fashioning Tradition, Handloom Fashion · Basic Design
Concept of Handloom Act, 1985, Handloom Mark, Geographical Indication (GI) of Handloom Products, Handloom brand. Fashioning Tradition, Handloom Fashion: Fashion, Definition, Fashion Terminology, Types, Fashion Cycle (Stages of Fashion). Basic Design: introduction, definition, types of design: structural & decorative, source of inspiration of design, elements of design, principle of design. Elements of handloom arts & Fashion.
Unit 2: Elements of Fashion illustration
Elements of Fashion illustration: Introduction to Fashion illustration – Eight and twelve head theory, History, importance, artists and illustrators of national and international repute. Elements of Design (point, line, form, shape, space, size, texture and colour), Principles of Design (harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm and emphasis).
Unit 3
Colour Theory (CIE lab colour system, Pantone Colours, colour wheel, colour value scale, grey scale, colour schemes, colour psychology, colour and emotions, Indian approach to colour). Definition of Embroidery, Embroidery kits, tools, & Equipments for embroidery.
Unit 4: Regional embroidery
Basics Stitches of hand embroidery (running stitch, backstitch, split stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, herringbone and French knots), m/c embroidery, computerized embroidery. Regional embroidery: Study of motifs, fabrics, colour threads, stitches used for design in Indian state of Traditional embroidery (Chikankari, phulkari, Kantha, Chandua, banjaara.) Concise Introduction of Aari Work & Zardozi Work.
Unit 5: Some Special Surface Ornamentation
Some Special Surface Ornamentation: Gold and Silver thread work – Materials and Methods used, Mirror Work, Raised Work Appliqué, Quilting, Patch Work, Tapestry weaving: Principles, appliances and materials, bobbins & needles, Comb, embroidery frames treated as a loom.
BHT061 Course Outcomes
- Objective:
- 1. To express the knowledge & use of appropriate basic design and Fashioning Tradition.
- 2. To understand about the difference between High fashion, Mass fashion & custom-made clothing.
- 3. To understand about the colour theory and concept of embroidery.
- 4. To learn & identify about the embroidery tools and regional embroidery.
- 5. To learn about the tools & equipments used in Surface Ornamentations and Special Surface
- Ornamentations.
BHT061 Reference Books
- Amin Hirenbhai Navinbhai, Parmar Dharmendra Kumar, “Handloom Harmony:
- Amin Hirenbhai Navinbhai, Parmar Dharmendra Kumar, “Empowering Weavers:
- Colour Harmony, Bride N. Whelan, Rockport Publishers..
- Embroidery Designs by Nirmala C Mistry ,Navneet Publisher
Frequently Asked Questions about BHT061
What is the syllabus of BHT061 Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology?
The AKTU BHT061 Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology syllabus is divided into 5 units: Fashioning Tradition, Handloom Fashion and Basic Design; Elements of Fashion illustration; Regional embroidery; Some Special Surface Ornamentation. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BHT061?
BHT061 Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus and 3 credits.
Is BHT061 the same subject as KHT061?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BHT061 and KHT061 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
How many credits is BHT061 worth?
BHT061 Handloom Fashion & Embroidery Technology carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme.
Where can I download BHT061 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BHT061?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Handloom & Textile Technology Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Handloom & Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.