EVENT TITLE : Industrial Visit

DATE : 30.07.202

TIME : 1 day 2.00pm to  4.00  Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum

VENUE :  Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum,ECR,Muttukadu

EVENT CONVENER :  Dr.V. Bhanu Rekha

Head of the Department, Fashion Designing

EVENT COORDINATORS :  Ms.Swetha menon AP Fashion Designing

Ms. Githanjali.R AP Fashion Designin

NO OF PARTICIPANTS : 06

INDUSTRIES VISITED:

Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum  -30.07.2025 (2.00pm to  4.00)

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT:

The Department of Fashion Designing at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, organized an industrial visit to Dakshina Chitra .For the and First year M.Sc students and II M.Sc Studeny The objective of the visit was to provide students with practical exposure to the fashion Art gallery enhance their understanding of different types of  arts and paints, and familiarize them with current . The students, accompanied by faculty members, visited the gallery.

The students were taken through various thematic zones within the museum, each representing architecture, lifestyle, and culture from four South Indian states—Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

a. Traditional Architecture Exploration

The museum showcases authentic ancestral homes that have been relocated and reconstructed brick by brick.Students analyzed traditional design layouts, spatial aesthetics, and materials used such as terracotta tiles, stone flooring, and wooden frameworks

b. Textile and Costume Galler

Students viewed ancient weaving tools, looms, traditional dye vats, and regional costumesDisplays included silk sarees, handloom dhotis, tribal garments, and ornamental accessories.The detailing in embroidery, block printing, and natural dyeing methods sparked design inspiration.

c. Craft Demonstrations

Artisans demonstrated pottery, basket weaving, handloom weaving, and palm leaf art.Students were encouraged to interact with craftspeople, understand their techniques, and document their work.Special attention was given to eco-friendly practices and the sustainable use of materials

d. Cultural Exhibits

Folk art, murals, puppetry, and religious art forms gave students insights into iconography and symbolism used in traditional design.Students reflected on how storytelling through art could be adapted to modern fashion narratives.

4. Learning Outcomes

• The visit proved to be an experiential learning journey, helping students:
• Understand the relationship between culture and fashion design.
• Recognize how traditional craftsmanship can be reinterpreted for contemporary fashion.
• Gain first-hand knowledge of textile production, traditional dyeing methods, and weaving.
• Develop appreciation for sustainable, hand-crafted fashion and the need for its revival.
• Collect visual references and documentation for future design projects, portfolios, and research work.

5. Student Reflections and Feedback

Many students found the visit highly motivating, with several expressing interest in pursuing internships or projects in traditional craft clustersThey appreciated the real-time learning environment and the opportunity to bridge theory with practice.The tactile experience of touch