Tie and Dye/Bandhej on Wool of Dahod, Gujarat

Tie-dye, Bandhani, Shibori, Wool, Felt

Tie and Dye/Bandhej on Wool of Dahod, Gujarat

Woollen shawls are also dyed according to local traditions. The designs preferred include geometrical borders, large sunburst-like dots, and motifs like the scorpion and peacock. Traditionally, unmarried girls wore black shawls with orange dots; married women wear red and black. Practitioners of this craft are also found in Dahod district. This craft is now being practised by very few artisans.

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