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Bandhani is a type of tie n dye textile decorated by plucking the cloth with the fingernails into many tiny bindings that form a figurative design. The term bandhani is derived from the Sanskrit word banda ("to tie"). Today most Bandhini making centers are situated in Gujarat and Rajasthan where it's known as Sungudi. Earliest evidence of Bandhani dates back 4000 B.C. The earliest example of the most pervasive type of Bandhani dots can be seen in the 6th century paintings depicting the life of Buddha found on the wall of Cave 1 at Ajanta. Bandhani is also known as Bandhej, Bandhni, Piliya, and Chungidi in Tamil and regional dialects. Other tying techniques include Mothra, Ekdali and Shikari depending on the manner in which the cloth is tied. The art of Bandhani is a highly skilled process. The technique involves dyeing a fabric which is tied tightly with a thread at several points, thus producing a variety of patterns like Chandrakala, BavanBaug, Shikari; depending on the manner in which the cloth is tied. The main colors used in Bandhani are yellow, red, blue, green and black.

The main colors used in Bandhani are natural. As Bandhani is a tie and dye process, dying is done by hand and hence best colors and combinations are possible in Bandhanis. The Bandhani work has been exclusively carried out by the Khatri community of Kutchh and Saurashtra. A meter length of cloth can have thousands of tiny knots known as 'Bheendi' in the local language ('Gujarati'). These knots form a design once opened after dyeing in bright colours. Traditionally, the final products can be classified into 'khombhi', 'GharChola', 'Chandrakhani', 'Shikari', 'Chowkidaar', 'Ambadaal' and other categories.

Ahmedabad in India is known for Bandhanis. Bandhani work is also done in Rajasthan state but having different types of colors and designs than the Kutch and Saurashtra of Gujarat. Establishments of varying sizes in the entire Kutch belt in Gujarat produce many varieties of Bandhani. This Bandhani style is also known as the Kutchi Bandhani, which is also practiced in the Sourasthra region of Gujarat. Bandhani tying is often a family trade, and the women of these families work at home to tie patterns. Dyeing process of Bandhani is carried out extensively in this city, as the water of this area is known to give a particular brightness to colors, specifically reds and maroons. Bandhani dress materials and sarees are being sold all over India and the demand has increased over the past few decades. Sales go up during the festive and wedding seasons in India. The bulk of the market is domestic with the main market being in Gujarat.

In Bandhani, different colors convey different meanings. People believe that wearing Red Bandhani saree brings good luck to a newly wed's life. In India Bandhni sarees are very popular amongst women, it is worn as a traditional attire during festivals. At wishvilla.com we have a huge collection of gorgeous colorful bandhani sarees, brought from rajasthan and Gujarat. So get hold of your favorite Indian Bandhani Saree for your next occasion only on India’s best ethnic portal wishvilla.com

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