Cornell University Team Visit to NDPIC ,PJTSAU,Hyderabad on 16-01-2020

On 16.01.2020, Three Coordinators Ms. Denise Nicole Green Assistant Professor, Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design, Ms. Frances Holmes Kozen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Fiber Science& Apparel Design and Ms. Erica Mehan Johns, Librarian and 13 students from College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, The University of British Columbia, Ithaca in affiliation with Cornell Sathguru Foundation for Development (CSFD) had visited the Natural dye Processing & Incubation Centre (NDPIC), PJTSAU, Telangana State, India as a part of their educational tour programme. Dr. D. Ratna Kumari, Dean, Faculty of Community Science and Dr. V. Vijaya Lakshmi, University Head, Department of Apparel & Textiles, College of Community Science, PJTSAU has welcomed the visitors by offering natural dyed Scarfs Dyed at NDPIC, PJTSAU and briefed them about the department. Mrs. Shaik Khateeja Sulthana, Senior Research Fellow has given an insight on research areas of Clothing & Textiles Component, All India Coordinated Research Project on Home Science. She elucidated about the natural fiber extraction process and end usage of the extracted fibers; composite materials; natural dye printing sources and thickening agents; functional finishes of fabric against microorganisms and mosquitoes; diversified and customized application of conventional Ikat designs in textiles; and extension activities of the component for livelihood of rural women. Mrs. D. Harini, Teachning Associate and Dr. K. Pushpalatha, Research Analyst has explained about the research work of alumni students from Department of Apparel & Textiles. They gave a clear vision on diversified usage of bast fibers like Banana, Ramie, Mesta, Corn and Sisal; product development through inspirational themes like Nagaland textiles, Nizam jewellery, Kondapalli toys and Ikats of Samsthana Narayanapuram; and Horoscope inspired weaving. Further, they explained about the process of Eco Paints and Eco Holi powders; raw material used for the same; machinery usage inproduction process; and showcased the raw material and end products (Eco-paints, Eco-holi colors, Eco-Ganesha and Eco- Textiles). Demonstration on painting Eco-Ganesha with natural dye paints was given. The students have showed enthusiasm and tried to get hands-on experience in painting clay Ganesha. Ms. Denise Nicole Green gifted screen printed roll-on wall hanging from Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University to Dr. D. Ratna Kumari, Dean, Faculty of Community Science and Natural dye Processing & Incubation CentreNDPIC. After exploring different technologies of NDPIC, AICRP - H. Sc., Clothing & Textiles Component and Department of Apparel & Textiles, the team has praised the work and effort of the staff and students.