Bandhani
GI TaggedBandhani is built from thousands of minuscule knots tied by fingernail before dyeing, each releasing into a dot of pattern. A bride's odhani in deep red and yellow, it is auspicious wear across Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Region of origin:
- Gujarat
- GI registration:
- Kutch / Rajasthan Bandhani
- Materials:
- cotton; silk
- Techniques:
- tie-dye (thousands of tiny knots)
- HS code (customs):
- 5208
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About Bandhani
Bandhani is built from thousands of minuscule knots tied by fingernail before dyeing, each releasing into a dot of pattern. A bride's odhani in deep red and yellow, it is auspicious wear across Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Region of origin
- Gujarat
- GI registration
- Kutch / Rajasthan Bandhani
- Materials
- cotton; silk
- Techniques
- tie-dye (thousands of tiny knots)
- HS code (customs)
- 5208
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Khatri tie-dyers of Gujarat.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Bandhani is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Kutch / Rajasthan Bandhani”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin