
Weave Your Imagination into Fabric
From handloom to high fashion, the course empowers you to explore textile applications in apparel, interiors, and lifestyle products — all while keeping cultural, sustainable, and market-driven perspectives in mind. With hands-on studio projects, exposure to Indian and global textile traditions, and collaborative learning, you’ll graduate with industry-ready skills and a diverse design portfolio.
Unleash your creativity and step into the vibrant world of textile innovation. Our Textile Design programme, offered at both Diploma and Degree levels, blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Students gain a strong foundation in textile materials, construction techniques, design principles, and digital tools like CAD.
1-Year | 3-Year
10+2 in any stream OR Graduation

Course Overview
Build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of textile materials, yarn, weaving, and fabric construction
Explore Indian traditional textiles and embroidery styles such as Kantha, Chikankari, Phulkari, and Kashida
Learn to design fabrics using both manual and digital tools, including CAD software and Adobe Photoshop
Master core techniques in textile printing, dyeing, finishing, and quality analysis
Develop practical skills in sewing, draping, pattern making, and rendering for both apparel and home furnishing
Understand marketing and merchandising strategies relevant to the textile and fashion industry
Module
Elements of Textiles
Yarn Manufacturing & Yarn Craft
Fabric Construction and Analysis
Textile Materials & Finishes
Weaving
Fabric Studies
Sewing Skills (Basic & Advanced)
Elements & Principles of Design
Textile Chemistry & Processing
Introduction to Chemical Processing
Fabric Design & Rendering Techniques
Introduction to CAD for Textiles
Traditional Indian Textiles & Embroideries
Textile Printing & Dyeing Techniques
Pattern Making and Draping
Textile/Product Costing
Apparel Marketing & Merchandising
Visual Merchandising
Sustainable Design Practices
History of World Textiles
Introduction to Knitting
Craft Survey & Documentation
Advance Rendering & Portfolio Development
Intellectual Property Rights
Entrepreneurship Development (EDP)
Career Opportunities
Textile Designer
Fashion Illustrator
Apparel Merchandiser
Dyeing & Printing Specialist
Textile Product Developer
Freelance Design Consultant
Whether you aspire to be a Textile Designer, Surface Pattern Artist, Fashion Illustrator, CAD Specialist, Fabric Technologist, or Visual Merchandiser, this course opens doors to endless opportunities. The growing demand for sustainable design also places textile professionals at the forefront of ethical innovation and eco-friendly product development.
Start Your Textile Journey Today
Applications now open for 1 & 3-year programs.
Whether you’re starting fresh or seeking advanced training, IDA helps you build the foundation for a successful textile career.