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INDIAN DIASPORA FINE ART
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Major Centers Of
Tie And Dye in India
The centers of tie and dye
fabrics, especially in Gujarat are
Jamnagar in Saurashtra (the
water in this area brings out the
brightest red while dying), and
Ahmedabad. The finest Bandhani
work of Rajasthan comes from
Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Barmer,
Pali, Udaipur and Nathdwara.
Rajasthan is well known for its
leheriya pattern – literally meaning
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waves. These are harmoniously
arranged diagonal stripes, which
were originally, dyed in the
auspicious colors of yellow and
red. Pochampalli is also one of
the three main traditional yarn-
dyeing centers in the country. The
process of making Bandhani (tie
and dye) varies in Gujarat and
Rajasthan. Even the patterns,
designs and craftsmanship