Bandhani is a delicate art form and involves using thread to bind the fabric, dyeing it, and creating intricate patterns. It has intricate patterns created by binding the linen with nails after the dyeing process, and takes its name from the Sanskrit word for “to bind.”. It is practiced primarily in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh dates back over 5000 years. Tie-dye techniques, such as Bandhani dyeing, produce a wide range of vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
Bandhani dupatta is adorned with sparkling embellishments embroidered onto it using the traditional mirror work technique. The Khatri community of Kutch and Saurashtra are masters of the Bandhani tie-dye technique, which they use to create clothing and other objects.
Saree or Dupatta made from Bandhani fabric is a popular choice for Indian women and should be in every one of their closets. They have become a popular choice for girls to wear on Eid and other special occasions across the world. Bandhej dupattas with plain Salwar Kameez is a common outfit among young girls, which can be styled in various ways such as with a saree, kurta, or a chaniya choli.
Different tying methods produce different products. Mothra, Ekdali, and Shikari are three of the many tying techniques in use today that vary in terms of how differently each cloth is tied. The end result with all these three methods is Khombi, Ghar Chola, Patori, and Chandrokhani. Bandhana, the technique of textile dyeing, is an art because it requires skill. This process means tightly tying different points on fabric with thread to create a variety of patterns such as Chandrakala, Bavan Baug, Shikari, etc.
Matching colors, such as yellow, red, blue, and green are often used in Bandhani. However, the natural dyes black and brown are also common. Tied and dyed clothes feature a process in which the cloth is dyed by hand. This produces beautiful, intricate colors and patterns on Bandhani dupattas.
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How is Bandhani made?
We fabricate Bandhani dupattas/Bandhej dupattas using the Tie and dye technique. This process employs two phases that require a high degree of mastery to produce every single work of art out of a roll. The type of textile used in this art is diverse, but our variety uses Gaji Silk, glossy vegetable-based silk
- To create Bandhani, first, tie the cloth with minute knots. Next pluck and knit threads into little raised structures in patterns that form a design.
- Given the knots play a central role in maintaining the design, they must be carefully crafted at this stage to ensure that their work will not affect how well the knot is able to function.
- In order to get different colors, the knots should be tied in varying shades. The type of knot loosens or tightens depending on what shade you want.
- Here, the knots are untied and there is playful magic made with contrasting bindi. And believe us, you’ll find it quite breathtaking.
These festive prints look great on any occasion and are extremely versatile. This is an interesting process that has a lot of history. It’s made by a skilled person who loves art and culture.
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If you are looking for Bandhini online, your search ends at Craft Gallery. Be it designing a suit or dress, we have the best Bandhini fabrics available in all colors and variations. We also offer the exquisite collection of traditional crafts of India so that you can bring some tradition into your clothing and home decor.