Bandhani sarees are considered sacred in the land of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is also commonly called as Bandhej sarees. They are preferred wear for every traditional occasion. Crafted by hand Bandhani Sarees involve details and intricacy. Making of bandhani saree is a skill-intensive process with its techniques are rooted in ancient cultures.
They are created by pinching tiny portions of cloth and tying them into tiny micro bindings by plucking the cloth with fingernails. Bandhani Sarees are famous for its detailed figurative design of complicated patterns similar to floral dots or geometric shapes. These designs are further dyed into beautiful, crisp, and vibrant colors.
Deriving its name from the Hindi/ Sanskrit words ‘Bandhna’ and ‘Bandha’, which means ‘tying’ or ‘to tie’, it refers to the traditional Indian ‘tie and dye art’, which produces beautiful, fine circular patterns on fabrics. Finished Bandhani products are in great demand amongst fashionistas.
It is a vibrant craft, known for its dark deep color tones which become the limelight of this traditional saree. They initiate from lighter hues and then dive into vivid and loud colors. Due to this, it is divided into further categories:
- Jhankaar Bandhani: This category consists of lively and high dark tones.
- BorJaal: As the name suggests, they define a fusion of colors creating a maze.
- Colour Discharge Bandhani: Under this category, lighter hues are given preference and hence they catch the highlight.
Conventionally, mill-made fine cotton or muslins were used to create Bandhani. Due to changing preferences and fashions, nowadays artisans also work on fine georgettes, silk, silk-cotton blends, and cotton variants. Bandhani products represent an amazing shine and brightness on-screen too. They look spectacular, flawless, and the vivid colors bring out profound details of this lovely art.
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