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vary in both the regions. The
craftsmen from Rajasthan are
easily recognized because they
grow a nail on their little finger
to facilitate the lifting of cloth
for tying or wear a small metal
ring with a point. The Gujarati
craftsmen prefer to work without
these aids. The flow is much
better when one works with
one’s bare hands as it assures
no damage to the cloth. The
dyeing and printing of textiles
has become a highly developed
craft in Gujarat. Bandhani, a
form of tie-resist dyeing and
patola are two outstanding
examples of the Indian dyer’s
art.
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