Bandhani- Tie and Dye

Jodhpur Bandhani

Bandhani has an important traditional place in Jodhpur. Bandhani dresses are worn in all auspicious ocassions. The color of bandhani worn also tells the community the person belings to. Every festival has a different bandhani pattern. In spring time, white and red bandhani is worn. No festival is complete without bandhani dresses.

Bandhini is an technique of dyeing used to design decorative patterns created by skilled artists with the help the dyes. The fabric is tied in intricate patterns with the help of nails, beads or grain. This acts as a prevention against seepage of color into the tied areas during dyeing.

Jodhpur Bandhini has some unique designs like lahariya- wave-like strips of different colors, mothdi- round designs. The cloth used is cotton, silk, or chiffon. Bandhej of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is used as Sarees, Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses, Salwar-kameez sets, yardages for turbans, etc. .

The Jodhpuri craftsmen have perfected the technique of Bandhani. They can make the most intricate patterns emerge in discharge, with vibrant backgrounds. To go to Jodhpur and come back without buying Bandhini is a sheer waste. There are a lot of shops in Jodhpur, selling Bandhini. Some of the good markets in Jodhpur for Bandhini are:

Sojati Gate Market

Nai Sarak Market

Sadar Market

Tripolia Market