Nirmal Yadav

Durrie weaving as income generation - an exploratory study.

Abstract The study was undertaken in the northern and southern region of the western zone of Haryana. The data revealed that the articles woven other than durrie in regions by the rural women were ‘aasan’ ,’foot mats’, ‘bags’ and ‘niwar’. Durrie weaving was not practiced as main income generating activity by majority of the respondents and therefore there was a variation in the monthly income of the respondents over districts/regions. The monthly income earned by the respondents varies from Rs. 500 to 1000. The seasonal income also varied (from Rs. 1000 to above 3000) which could be attributed to the time devoted by the women weavers in both the regions. It may be concluded that lack of adequate market outlets dampens the enthusiasm of artisans who need to be helped in terms of product design, consumer preference, latest product styles and designs. In spite of the fact that Indian durries are popular all over the world, the economic status of the artisans and craft persons has not improved proportionally.

An Empirical Study on Consumers Buying Behaviour Towards Home Furnishings

The present study examined the impact of social factors on consumer behavior in evaluative criteria of the purchased home furnishing in India. An attempt was made through this study to find out the selection practices and the factors responsible for the purchase of home furnishings and its material. Data was collected through self-structured interview schedule from the respondents that are the ultimate users. Hundred per cent consumers used curtains, cushion covers, pillow covers, bed sheet and towel as home furnishing products. Study revealed that festival, marriage and renovation was the most preferred time for purchasing, friends and relatives home was most informative source regarding product selection, current trend cost and design parameters influenced the purchase of home furnishings as well as retailers followed by shopping malls were most preferred shopping resource by majority of the respondents who also look out for branded product quality.

Consumer Preferences For Theme Based Home Furnishings

The present study was conducted in Hisar and Gurgaon city to assess the consumer’s preferences about theme based designing for home furnishings. Fifty consumers from each city (Hisar and Gurgaon) were selected purposively, which constituted a total sample of hundred consumers. The consumers were the ultimate users of home furnishings. The data revealed that majority of the respondents (81.00%) were not awared or had no idea about theme based home furnishings but they decorate the area of home according with the matching interiors (63.00%). Consumers ( 2.59 Xw ) preferred the area for theme based home furnishings were drawing cum lounge area followed by lounge area and drawing room because family members generally relax, socialize in this area and use it for leisure and informal entertainment. Ten theme based design line were created for home furnishings by using different designing software’s in 2D and 3D rendering in virtual design drawing cum lounge area.

Reliability assessment of functional clothing for lactating women

The modern day woman faces various psychosocial barriers to breastfeeding, in addition to the emotional and physical to assess clothing requirements of lactating mothers. The identified clothing requirements were incorporated in garment challenges. There is great potential for the development and improvement of apparel for breastfeeding mothers. The aim of this study was to design and develop functional clothing for a lactating woman. A questionnaire was developed for personal interview designs. After designing preference was taken by lactating mothers and top six preferred designs were constructed and given to the lactating women for wear trial. The related data highlights that design 1 with jacket was ranked 1 st on overall basis (4.68) followed by design 3 having side pleat (Rank II, 4.59), design 2 with horizontal opening (Rank III, 4.47) and design 6 with yoke (Rank IV, 4.32). Design 6 with princess line and 4 with centre long front opening having average mean score 4.20 and 4.13, respectively were assessed next in their rank orders. It can be concluded from the data that subject was satisfied with the functional designs. This type of designing and construction of functional clothing can boost up the confidence of lactating mothers to breastfeed in the public places and thus ultimately breaking psychosocial barriers to breastfeeding and also enhance psychological comfort by lifting their self esteem.

Theme based designing: A world of new opportunity for home furnishings by using CAD

Home furnishings are one of the most demanding and emerging fields, full of scope of innovation and creativity. Consumer choices in home decoration keeps on changing from time to time, due to changing fashion trends as well as need for comfortable home environment. So there is a great demand for theme based designing. An attempt was made through this study. Ten theme based design line were created for home furnishings by using different designing software’s in 2D and 3D rendering in virtual design drawing cum lounge area. Themes include Black and white (accented neutral colour scheme), contemporary with polka dots, Floral, Natural botanical, Ocean, Silhouette, Sunrise, Traditional, Tribal and Zodiac.

Acceptability of Modern Durrie Designing Techniques for Income Generation

Abstract The rural women practicing durrie weaving as income generation are not aware about the latest trends in durrie designing required for increased profitability. Designed durries were prepared using innovative designs, which have multipurpose use, and different designing techniques were applied. These designed durries were having altogether different and beautiful look as per the latest trend. Training was imparted to 15 weavers on all the technical aspects to assess the acceptability of designs and designing techniques. Majority of the respondents (80%) acquired high level of knowledge about new attractive designs having multipurpose use. General knowledge about the trends & export of designer durrie was also acquired by majority of the respondents. As high as 47 percent respondents had high acquisition of knowledge after the training on designing techniques whereas, 40 percent had high level of attitudinal change. More than fifty percent (53.33 %) respondents had high skill change and 40 percent had medium skill change. The overall KAS was significantly higher (t=5.58*) after the training. Overall perceived feasibility index (PFI) of designing techniques of durrie weaving was 89.07 percent, and 66.67 percent respondents were placed in the high category while judging overall acceptability of the designing techniques.