Craft & Tradition · Rajasthan

Bandhani tie-dye

Resist-dyed textiles made by tying thousands of tiny knots before dyeing, worn across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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Where Bandhani tie-dye comes from

Bandhani (bandhej) is widely practised in Rajasthan and Gujarat and is a staple of festival and wedding wear in the region.

How it's practiced

Artisans pinch and tie small points of cloth with thread in a planned pattern, dye the cloth, and repeat for each colour; untying the knots reveals the dotted design.

Resist-dyed textiles made by tying thousands of tiny knots before dyeing, worn across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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