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Colors Used and Care
The main colors used in
Bandhani are yellow, green,
red, pink, and black. The
colors commonly used signify
different things like – red, a
symbol of marriage, saffron,
a color worn by yogi who has
renounced the world, yellow,
which stands for spring and
black and maroon, used for
mourning.
Bandhani material is sold
folded and with the knots
tied. One has to pull the
folds apart for the knots
to open. The payment
is made according to
the number of dots in
the pattern. An intricate
design in a sari would
have approximately 75000
dots. What is essential in
Bandhani is the minute and
skillful manipulation of the
fingers for tying, extensive
knowledge of color schemes
and skill in dyeing materials.
It takes several years for
a craftsman to perfect his
skill. Bandhani saris and
dupattas are available at
most shops all over India but
to get the authentic material,
it is advisable to buy it from
Rajasthan or Gujarat or their
emporiums outlets in major
cities around India.
Tie and dye cloth is never
too expensive but be warned
that the colors always run.
So if you’ve bought silk, it’s
safer to get it dry-cleaned.
Design Motifs
Very elaborate motifs are made,
in tie and dye work. These include
flowers, creepers, bells and Jalas.
Knots are placed in clusters each
with a different names such as
Beldaar – like a vine
Boond – a small dot with a
dark center
Chaubasi – in groups of
four

Ekdali – a dot
Jaaldar – like a web
Kodi – tear or drop shaped
Laddu Jalebi – the swirling
Satbandi – in groups of

seven
Shikargah – mountain‐like
Tikunthi – circles and
squares appear in a group
of three
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