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The Beauty of Bandhani

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By Sujata AssomullNew Delhi, Aug 9 (IANSlife) A vibrant, colourful and exuberant fashion trend seems to have emerged in these uncertain times; the
Tie and dye is the comfort food of fashion– easy to do, a great bonding activity and the result is very Instagram friendly. Its psychedelic patterns give us pangs of nostalgia, a throwback back to the “Summer of 69”, a time remembered for social revolution and free love; and right now we are all in the mood for some reminiscing. The resistant dye technique can be traced back centuries, with India’s Bandhani considered to be one of the oldest forms of tie and dye. The term Bandhani is rooted from the Sanskrit verb ‘bandh’, which means “to tie,” and uses natural dyes. The craft-rich Kutch belt is home to many skilled Bandhani artisans, as the ancient art comes from the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It requires nimble hands, the smaller the knot the more time it takes; intricate designs are a sign of a precision. A red and white bandhani sari was traditionally worn by brides from this region, and yellow bandhani saris were gifted to mothers-to-be as a sign of fertility. Today you can find Bandhani in a range of colours from neutral shades of indigo, greys and blacks to vibrant pinks and oranges.

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