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Bandhani sarees We at Karagiri have a beautiful collection of traditional bandhani sarees you can choose from. Choose from a wide range of beautiful bandhani saris online to create your perfect look. These beautiful sarees are sure to win your heart with their mesmerizing designs and traditional allure. Buy bandhani and other sarees online on Karagiri today! --- Bandhani sarees - Handcrafted traditional wear Bandhani or Bandhej Sarees are a type of tie and dye textile which is made by plucking the cloth into many bindings, that forms a design. Produced mainly in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat and parts of Uttar Pradesh, the sarees are known for their beautiful bright colours. The word Bandhani comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Banda’ which means ‘to tie’. The art of Bandhani involves dyeing the fabric which is then tightly tied with a thread at several places to produce different beautiful patterns. Bandhej is generally worn as a wedding outfit or on traditional occasions, bandhani is considered an important part of women’s identity in some communities. Finer bandhani work is more expensive and requires exquisite fabrics. Bandhani uses natural colours with the main colours being yellow, blue, green or black. The sarees made from this beautiful art are still loved and worn by women in parts of the country for various special occasions. The art of Bandhani has a wider reach in recent years with beautiful bandhani sarees online, people around the world are recognizing the amazing art of bandhani History of Bandhani Sarees Bandhej or Bandhani is one of the oldest forms of tie and dye which began about 5000 years ago. As per the historical evidence, the first Bandhani sari was worn at Bana Bhatt`s Harshacharita in a royal marriage. Ajanta caves also have a visual representation of Bandhej, this ancient art is still in practice. The art of Bandhani was started by the Khatri community of Gujarat in India. Some of the most well-known centres for this art are in Rajasthan like