Bandhani Sarees - A Tie & Dye Art

Who doesn't like to be pampered with the vibrant color and design options in Saree? Bandhej saree also known as bandhani saree is popular for its 'Tie & Dye' art with numerous patterns & prints including circular, dots, specs, floral, animals etc.

Bandhani sarees are believed to be existed in India since the late fifth century era because such work is founded in the fabrics depicted in the Ajanta murals.

Designer Bandhani Saree

The most important Manufacturing centers of Designer bandhani sarees are located mainly in West India, in cities like Jamnagar, Bhuj and Ahmedabad. These types of sarees are created by combining different vibrant colors, contrasting two colors with borders, endpieces with elegant designs.

In this technique, Pinch-size portions of fabrics are tied together using a special thread used only for bandhani saris. After an entire piece of fabric is tied together in various pinches, it is dyed colorfully. These pinches are then opened with leaving white blocks wherever the fabric was pinched and tied together. A thing to keep in mind while undoing the knots or pinches is that they should be opened in a criss-cross manner in order to prevent the fabric from tearing. The fabrics are dyed differently using natural and artificial colors.

Bandhej Saree



Popular varieties observed are the exclusive Lehriya Bandhej sarees with Gota embroidery and patch border. The Bandhani Crepe Silk Sari having Jaipuri prints, with tinsel printing on them and border embroidered with kundans and sequins, is a grand affair.

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