Bandhini - Knots of Tradition

Bandhini - Knots of Tradition The word ’Bandhini’ originates from the Sanskrit word “Bandh“ which means to tie. This ancient art of tie and dye dates back to Indus valley civilization. The famous 6th century Ajanta Cave paintings show Bandhini dot patterns on garments. The Khatri community in Kutch, Gujarat, produces the finest quality of Bandhini in India. It can take several months to make one Bandhini sari depending upon the intricacy of the design. Many artisans work together to create a sari which can have 10,000 to 100,000 knots or more. The painstakingly tied knots open to reveal beautiful designs and colors. The tradition of Bandhini continues to thrive and enrich the textile heritage of India. We created this for our client L’affaire