The art of the knot.

Bandhani is a centuries-old resist-dyeing technique from Gujarat and Rajasthan, with a name that comes from the Sanskrit word bandh, meaning "to tie." Artisans pinch tiny points of fabric and bind each one tightly with thread before the cloth is dipped in dye. Once untied, the bound areas reveal the delicate dotted patterns that define bandhani, each dot made by hand, one at a time. The result is a placemat with a soft, slightly irregular texture and a pattern that no machine can replicate.

Details

• Hand-tied bandhani

• Traditional craft from Gujarat and Rajasthan, India

• Approximately 6 hours of handwork per piece

• [Length x width] cm approx.

• Sold individually; order as many as you need to complete your set

• Matching table runners and napkins available

• Presented in Art Narratives gift wrapping

Composition

• Silk Mixed

Care

• Dry clean only Shipping

• Please allow 60–70 days for your piece to be handcrafted and prepared before dispatch.