बंधनी / बाँधनी (Bandhani)
Bandhani is a resist-dyeing technique in which small sections of fabric are tightly bound with thread before immersion in dye, creating intricate patterns of tiny undyed dots on a colored ground. A single fine Bandhani dupatta may contain thousands of individually tied points, each no larger than a grain of rice. The technique is practiced by the Khatri community across Rajasthan and Gujarat and is central to ceremonial dress across both states, particularly for weddings. GI-protected since 2013, authentic fine Bandhani using natural dyes is endangered; machine-printed simulacra saturate the commercial market.
Risk level: Endangered · Not Listed
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