Bandhej Silk Sarees

Bandhej or Bandhani silk sarees has always been a top favorite among art connoisseurs since it highlights the artistic facet of one's personality in the most grandeur manner. Though, the sari is a hit among all sari lovers, it has crossed boundaries & has made its way to the wardrobes of the rich & the famous.

Demanding firm grasp on the artwork, they are generally distinguished from others with their bold & elaborate patterns over the silk fabric. Though, nowadays, mostly larger designs & less of tie patterns are being used. Bandhej print are quite famous all over India & abroad simply because of their lively & dynamic color combinations.

Designs & Patterns
One can find bandhani silk sarees in a variety of contrasting colors, mainly red & black. Other prominent features include the borders, end-pieces & one or more large central medallion known as a pomcha or padma (lotus flower). Though, other bright & pale shades are as well made use of. Apart from colors, interesting & unique designs such as floral prints, abstract images, human & animal figures are predominantly used. Shibori sari is just another type of tie and die sari.

Raw Materials
When we talk about Bandhej print on silk sarees, then we must take into consideration the varied tools & raw materials essential for executing the beautiful print on a silk fabric, & thus, making them immortally beautiful. The raw materials & tools required are :

• Silk cloth
• Thread for tying
• Starch
• Colors for dyeing(as vegetable colors)
• Wooden blocks for design making
• Simple implements for dyeing