Textile & Surface Design Intern (Research-led)
Resume:
PURBASHA
DAS
T E XTILE DESIGNER
Surface Design · Material Exploration · Craft &
Textile Development
C ONTACT
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Bolpur, West Bengal, India
L A NGUAGES
English
Bengali
Hindi
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Design
Textile Design
Visva-Bharati University, Silpa Sadana
2022 – 2026
University Merit Scholarship — awarded 6
times
S O F TWARE
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
ArahPaint
MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word
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PROFILE
Textile Designer with a research-driven and concept-led approach to surface, material and textile development. Experienced in translating visual research and traditional textile techniques into contemporary textile applications through experimentation, motif development, surface manipulation and sampling. Working within an artisan-led environment and gaining exposure to shibori, natural dyeing, weaving and craft-based product development. Particularly interested in surface design, material exploration, heritage craft and contemporary textile applications for fashion, lifestyle and interior textiles. DESIGN SPECIALISATION
SURFACE DESIGN
Surface Manipulation, Motif
Development, Pattern & Placement,
Print Development, Texture
MATERIAL & COLOUR
Natural Dyeing, Resist Dyeing, Fibre
Exploration, Colour Development,
Material Experimentation
CRAFT & TECHNIQUE
Weaving, Shibori, Screen Printing,
Block Printing, Batik, Kantha,
Embroidery, Quilting
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Research, Concept Development,
Sampling, Prototyping, Product
Application, Visual Presentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Textile Design Intern June 2026 – Present
Avani Earthcraft Kumaon, Uttarakhand
• Designed 60+ product illustrations for the studio's textile and craft-based product range
• Developed placement and repeat layouts for products, considering motif spacing and dye behaviour
• Carried out shibori experimentation, motif development and sampling as part of ongoing surface design work
• Conducted natural dye trials and recorded fibre and dye absorption observations across sample batches
• Gained hands-on exposure to weaving and natural dyeing processes, working closely alongside resident artisans in an artisan-led production environment
• Designed logos, posters and flyers for Avani-affiliated communication needs, including creative material for Abhivyakti School
PURBASHA DAS
T E X T I L E DESIGNER
T E CHNICAL TEXTILE
S K I L L S
SURFACE & PRINT
Screen Printing, Block Printing, Batik,
Shibori, Tie-Dye, Discharge Printing, Eco
Printing
DYEING & MATERIAL
Natural Dyeing, Chemical Dyeing, Resist
Dyeing, Fibre & Material Experimentation
CRAFT & EMBELLISHMENT
Kantha, Hand Embroidery, Quilting,
Patchwork, Appliqué, Crochet, Felting
TEXTILE CONSTRUCTION
Handloom Weaving, Fabric Manipulation,
Pleating, Pintucks, Smocking, Cross Tucks,
Draping
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SELECTED DESIGN PROJECTS
All academic projects guided by Prof. Vishal C. Bhand, Visva-Bharati University PARINAAM 2026
Surface Manipulation & Natural Dye Collection —Major Project A major textile collection exploring surface manipulation and natural dye processes to translate research and material studies into a cohesive body of work. STRUCTURED SURFACES 2026
Fabric Manipulation & Sculptural Textile Development Reinterpreting classic fabric manipulation techniques into sculptural, texture-led surfaces for contemporary jacket design.
RESIST NARRATIVES 2026
Shibori & Experimental Surface Development
Using shibori to challenge control in design, creating unpredictable, rhythm-driven textile surfaces.
SCREEN PRINTING — THE GREAT WAVE 2026
Screen Printing & Visual Translation
Reinterpreting 'The Great Wave' through scale, transforming a miniature artwork into bold, screen-printed surfaces.
LAL KAHINI 2025
Kantha, Quilting & Textile Storytelling
Using red as a narrative, transforming discarded fabrics into a hand-stitched quilt of memory and emotion.
INDUSTRY & CRAFT EXPOSURE
CRAFT DOCUMENTATION Beaten Silver Engraving —Kalimpong, West Bengal 2026
INDUSTRY EXPOSURE Jaya Shree Textiles — Rishra, West Bengal 2025
INDUSTRY EXPOSURE Banana Fibre Textile Cluster — Labpur, West Bengal 2025
WORKSHOP Felt Making from Natural Wool Fibre
2024
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