Bandhej /Bandhani

Bandhani refers to the Indian traditional “tie & dye” art resist_dyeing technique that uses impermeable threads for tying used to produce beautiful fine circular patterns on fabrics.

 The term bandhani is derived from Sanskrit word Bandhan. Earliest evidence of Bandhani dates back to Indus Valley civilization. Ajanta walls stand for the evidence of these Bandhani. 

There was a time when all Bandhani as good luck given by the groom’s family as “Panetar” where as in Rajasthan, the varying Bandhani patterns & colors of turbans worn by manfolk and women indicate their castes, communities and convey life stages. 

Finer the Bandhani, steeper the price! Delicate Bandhani is Made in Gujarat’s Kutch  belt, especially mandavi. Families in Mandavi, Anjar, jamnagar, Bhuj have been employed since centuries. Where as simpler patterns are tied in other areas of Gujarat including Ahemdbad, Deesa, Morbi, Porbandar, Rajkot and surendarnagar district.  In Rajasthan, the finest Bandhani is tied in Bikaner, Sikar and Jaipur district. 

There are various pattern and few of the pattern names are, a single Bandhani dot is called as Ek Dali or Bundi,  four are called as chaubundi, and seven are called satbundhi, small dots with darker centers are called as Bood, while tear drop shaped are called as kodi. Pattern or circles appearing in clusters of three are called trikunti. Motifs and designs of leaves,  flowers, trees, human figurines are made by repeating Bandhani dots & patterns. Dungarees Shahi (mountain pattern), laddu and jalabi are other popular pattern. 

Where as few of the famous Bandhani sarees are.. Jhankar Bandhani _ is very colorful and vibrant and has extremely fine , patterns. No white and light Colours are used. Borjaal Bandhani __ is used mostly for wedding Saree. This highly intricate and faller Bandhani as the name suggest,  is quiet popular among marwadi community. Banarasi Bandhani __ sarees with banarasi brocade borders generally are made using pure, high quality Georgette fabrics. Gaji silk Bandhani __ is poly_silk blend used avidly to craft bridal sarees as it withstand heavy embellishments.

As Bandhani is a vibrant craft and finished product lend on amazing brightness, many Indian and international celebrities spotted flaunting Bandhani on screen as well as off screen. Such is the amazing and ancient art of Bandhani. 

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