Bandhej Silk Salwar Kameez

Bandhej silk salwar kameez is popularly known as Bandhani shalwar qamis as well. The Art of royalty, as the connotation given to this rich print, is actually Gujarat's & Rajasthan's famous tie & dye print which has managed to retain its individuality & versatile usage over the varied time periods. A beautiful technique which blends vibrant hues to give shape to something novel & innovative, Bandhej has a traditional appeal which is nowadays increasingly applied for imparting an exceptional look to even western attires. The colors popularly used in bandhani salwar kameez are yellow, black, red and green while lighter shades of browns, turquoise, blue and pink are as well made use of to give a stunning effect to the final garment, in this case the ethnic salwar kameez. Demanding immense effort & consistency when working on the intricate detailing of the desired colors pattern, thus, taking weeks to produce the ultimate product, is what sets this particular style distinct from other prints. The tying work is mostly carried out by the women section while its the men who look after the dyeing procedure.

Fabrics
Bandhej silk salwar kameezes are one of the most appealing garments one likes to possess, since, they are perfect for any occasion, howsoever, big or small they might be. Full of interesting designs & patterns, any silk type are apt for undergoing this beautiful experiment. They generally are :

• Pure silk
• Crepe silk
• Georgette silk
• Noil silk
• Satin silk
• Chinese silk
• Brocade silk

Designs & Patterns
Bandhani silk salwar kameez helps it stand out because of the tremendous artwork involved in it which imparts a vibrancy to the garment. Either depicted by abstract images or human & animal figures, the print has a way with every type of consumers.
Mere application of tie & dye work makes the fabric look visually stunning & when accompanied with soft & flowing fabric with a touch of royal sheen, the artwork ultimately becomes worth million. Innovations are constantly made to make the print more extraordinarily appealing. When assorted with resham, kundan, metal and sequins work & matching bandhej silk dupatta, the look gets completed. Chunari & silkari bandhej are other popular forms of bandhej work which are greatly used as they are appreciated for their more detailed & intricate work.