Textile Arts MCQs [Fine Arts]

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: April 11, 2025

1. What is the primary technique used in embroidery?
(A) Weaving threads into fabric
(B) Sewing patterns onto fabric
(C) Printing designs onto fabric
(D) Dyeing fabric

2. Which of the following is a common type of weave used in textiles?
(A) Knitting
(B) Twill
(C) Paper mache
(D) Embossing

3. What is the purpose of a shuttle in weaving?
(A) To create patterns on fabric
(B) To hold the yarn while embroidering
(C) To carry the weft thread through the warp threads
(D) To dye the fabric

4. Which of the following techniques involves printing designs directly onto fabric?
(A) Weaving
(B) Embroidery
(C) Screen printing
(D) Knotting

5. What fabric is most commonly used for traditional embroidery?
(A) Silk
(B) Denim
(C) Velvet
(D) Cotton

6. What is the primary material used in weaving?
(A) Leather
(B) Threads or yarns
(C) Metal wires
(D) Wood

7. Which of the following is a common fabric printing method?
(A) Batik
(B) Patchwork
(C) Tie-dye
(D) Quilting

8. In weaving, what does the term “warp” refer to?
(A) The horizontal threads on a loom
(B) The vertical threads on a loom
(C) The yarn used for embroidery
(D) The fabric used for the project

9. What type of embroidery uses tiny, intricate stitches to create detailed patterns?
(A) Cross stitch
(B) Crewel embroidery
(C) Blackwork
(D) Goldwork

10. What is the technique of creating patterns by tying parts of fabric before dyeing called?
(A) Appliqué
(B) Shibori
(C) Embossing
(D) Jacquard

11. What is the function of a serger in textile arts?
(A) To print patterns on fabric
(B) To stitch fabric together with a finished edge
(C) To dye fabric
(D) To knit fabric

12. Which material is commonly used in screen printing for fabric?
(A) Metal
(B) Plastic
(C) Silk mesh
(D) Felt

13. In weaving, what does the “weft” refer to?
(A) The vertical threads on a loom
(B) The horizontal threads on a loom
(C) The yarn used for embroidery
(D) The design created on the fabric