23/05/2021
Bandhani Saree: The vibrant art statement
Bandhani, also known as Bandhej Saree, is a type of tie-dye textile specially found in Gujarat and Rajasthan dating back to Indus Valley Civilization.
Here are some facts to go through about this beautiful art form.
•Bandhani handicraft uses a technique involving dyeing a fabric which is tied tightly with a thread at several points, thus producing a variety of patterns like Chandrakala, Bavan Baug, Shikari etcetera; depending on the manner in which the cloth is tied.
•The dyes are mostly made of natural ingredients such as leaves, roots, and flowers.
•As with other Indian textiles, in Bandhani too different colours convey different meanings. The vibrant spectrum of colors are mostly yellow, red, green and black.
•The costing is decided according to the number of tie-ups in the fabric/garment. The most intricate design in a saree will consist of approximately 75,000 dots or tie-ups.
•From Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Kangana Ranaut, almost every Bollywood fashionista has infused a slew of looks in the versatile bandhani print.
•The coronavirus crisis led to hardships in selling sarees forcing craftspeople making bandhani saree to turn their hands to mask-making.
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