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other in loose stitch so as to
bring the entire portion together
by pulling the thread from one
end. The border portion is then
covered up. Some sarees have
broad matching and contrasting
borders. The same applies also
to the pallus.
cottons of India.
History &
Socio-Cultural Aspect The Bandhani technique was
taken to Gujarat in the 16th
century by communities of
craftsmen who migrated from
Sind. The Khatri community of
textile craftsmen, both Hindus
and Muslims, have been
producing Bandhani since the
17th century.
The earliest evidence of
Bandhani dates back to Indus
Valley Civilization around 4000
B.C. The earliest physical
example of this craft is in the
6th century paintings depicting
the life of Buddha on the wall of
Ajanta caves. The art also finds
its mentions in the books written
during the time of Alexander the
Great about the beautiful printed Bandhani also has a socio-
religious significance. The colors
and patterns of the fabric worn
by the person indicates their
status and community. While red
color fabric represents a bride
or recently married girl, a yellow
background suggests a lady has
become a mother recently. In
Rajasthan, men tye turbans with
different patterns of Bandhani
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