Department of Textile Design

Ms. Rabia Shaukat

Ms. Rabia Shaukat
Ms. Rabia Shaukat

Lecturer
Department of Textile Design
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EXPERIENCE

  • Lecturer in Textile Design Department of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore since 02 of March 2023 to present.
  • Served in Ahmar Traders as a Chief Designer (2018-2023).
  • Lecturer (contract) in Department of Textile Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore (2015 to 2017).
  • Lecturer (Part Time) in Department of Textile Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore (2014 to 2015).
  • Served in Kayseria Pvt.Limited as an Assistant Designer (2012-2013).
  • Served in Kayseria Pvt.Limited as a Freelance Designer (2011- 2012).

Education

2017-2024

PhD Art & Design from Research Center, PUCAD

2013-2015

MFA in Textile Design from University of the Punjab, Lahore

2007-2011

BFA in Textile Design from University of the Punjab, Lahore

2005-2007

Intermediate in Art & Humanities from Govt. College for Women Baghban Pura, Lhr.

2003-2005

Matric in Science from Alla ud zdin Academy for Girls, Baghban Pura, Lhr.

Honor and Awards

  • Scored highest marks in MFA Textile Design.
  • Got Laptop from the Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme.
  • Students secured First, Second, Third, Fifth, Eight and many consolation awards in different competitions under my supervision.

Conference and Seminar Participation

  • Presented paper with the title “Innovative Textile Designs Collection from Interior and Exterior Designs of Islamic Architecture” in International Conference on Islamic Art and Architecture in collaboration with 4th Islamic Art Festival 2025 organized by College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • Presented paper with the title “Effect of Modern-day Textiles and Fashion on Cultural Identity” in 1st International Conference Creative Arts “100 years of Lahore Cinema” ICCA, organized by College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • Presented paper with the title “Chikankari Embroidery; A Prospect of Needle Work Heritage of Bahawalpur” in Seminar PhD in Art & Design Postgraduate Research Centre of Creative, organized by College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Conference, Symposium and Seminar Organizer/ Attended

  • Attended the Moving the needle: Sustainable fashion and textile symposium by British Council
  • Attended the many national and international conferences/ seminar like Pakistan Uzbekistan shared cultural history by (Embassy of Uzbekistan, Islamabad and Muslim institute Islamabad), International Conference on Islamic Art and Architecture in collaboration with 4th Islamic Art Festival 2025, ICCA 1st International Conference Creative Arts “100 years of Lahore Cinema”, GGCW Gulberg A.S.H. Conference 2024, National Design Conference 2023, ADTFI 1st International Symposium Art & Design, SARIR-E-KHAMA 2nd International Calligraphy Conference, Legacy of Zaheer Ud Din Mohammad Babur and its Relevance in Contemporary Bilateral Relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, SDC-UK International Conference and Design Competition for Students, Creative Arts Research and Society (CARS), Textile Business Challenges in Pakistan, Exhibition and Awareness Seminar on Textile Design Entrepreneurship, Art & Design Entrepreneurship, Textile Design Academia and Industrial Requirements, How to get HEC international scholarship for PHD, Mian Ijaz Ul Hassan 7 Decades of Painting, A Seminar and an Exhibition to Launch the website,Titled; “ Pakistan the Punjabi Culture”, Exhibition & Seminar on 6 Decades of Excellence of Eminent Alumnus, Dr Shaukat Mahmood, Contemporary and Traditional Textile Design Practice in China, “Impressions”; An Exhibition and Seminar of Batik, Aap Ne Ghabrana Nahi Hai, Kashmir Solidarity Mission, Seminar, Research Center PUCAD.

Workshops Attended/ Trainer Instructor/ Organizer

Workshops Attended

Workshops Trainer/ Instructor

Workshops Organizer

Tarkashi (Craft workshop),

Hand Screen Printing

Tablet Weaving 

 

Rethinking Textile Waste (Knowledge workshop),

Hand Weaving Embroidery

Bead Weaving

 

CAD Workshop,

CAD Photoshop

Hand Screen Printing

Miniature Workshop & Exhibition

3D Fabric Manipulation

 

Leather Techniques

Workshop on Ajrak,

Textile Mixed Media Techniques

Bead Weaving

 

Workshop on Gelli and Cynotype Printing

Woven Trellis Stitch Embroidery

Tablet Weaving

Workshop on Shibori Dyeing technique

 

Irish Crochet

Formal Trainings: Faculty Development Training Program from LCWU, Punjab youth internship program from Punjab small industries corporation, Lahore, Formal training in Floriculture and Landscaping from Agriculture department, Government of the Punjab,  Lawrence Garden, Lahore, Textile Design internship program from Yasir Afzal Textile (pvt) Ltd, Faisalabad and Handmade Bag & Rug Making from Faceline Salon, Studio & Gym, Shadman, Lahore.

Research Supervised

 
Academic Batch
Role
Title
         1.          
BFA 2021-2025
(11 Students)
1st Supervisor
Studio Practice
         2.          
BFA 2021-2026 continue
1st Supervisor
Studio Practice

Achievements

  • External jury member and examiner of LCWU, Sargodha University, USA, UHE, NCA, PU 2013 to onwards
  • Curriculum develop for according to HEC new policy 2023 for Textile Design Department, LCWU, Lahore, 2023

Publications

Research Publications in Journals and Studio Practice:
  • An Exploratory Study of the Classical Craft of Tarkashi in the Region of Multan, South Punjab, Pakistan
  • Exploring the Needlework Heritage of South Punjab: Tracing the Tradition of Chikankari Embroidery In Bahawalpur
  • An In-depth Exploration of the Traditional Craft of Hand Block Printing in Pakistan
  • Textiles in the Pakistan's Market: In Review of History and Change
  • Chamba Rumal Collection at Lahore Museum: A Spiritual Craft
  • Participated in many national and international exhibitions with two new artworks according to HEC.

Other Research or Creative Accomplishments

  • Curated the multiple exhibitions
  • Conducted/ Organized workshops and seminars as Lecturer
  • Attended the International and National Conferences
  • Participated/ Attended the Seminars and Competitions
  • Worked as a freelance designer with various famous textile brands