Textiles as Religious cum Scientific Connotation

Science and religion are two diverse but not argumentative paths-two ever-valuable efforts of human spirit. Religion is not a sort-of-less-developed science, but an autonomous way of thinking, beliefs and actions, offering the supporter a solution for some problems that are otherwise unsolvable, even by the support of science and its methods. Despite differences in time and places, causal links exist among the religions and science for textiles and these will be discussed in this paper. Textiles are used to meet the basic human needs and are essential for performance, to get the feeling of belongingness. It plays an important role in non-verbal communication, indicating many personal and social characteristics of the wearer. The practices involving textiles in religious rituals and ceremonies can be considered in three broad categories:

(1) Emblematic meanings associated with textiles,

(2) Ceremonial functions for textiles within religious practices, and

(3) Links between the sacred and the impertinent realms.

When we talk about textile as a science, it shows all the scientific procedures included, right from obtaining the fibre to making the fabric. With the efficient use of mind, one can understand the positive relation of science and religion. It is not a matter of argument that which is better. In fact, the proper use of both variables can create wonders in any field. There is a saying, which says:

“Without a spiritual background man has no moral responsibility; man without moral responsibility poses a danger to a society”.

In this way, if man possesses all the moral, spiritual and religious values in him, he will use science to create wonders that do not harm the ecology system of the world.