The Tie-Dye Craft

In Kutch, the tie and dye craft is known as “Bandhani.” Bandhani dates back to the 12th century, and came to Kutch when members of the Khatri community migrated from Sindh. Bandhani (tie and dye) became a staple local source of income with the export of bandhani bandannas to Europe via the English East India Company in the 18th century.

This experiential learning workshop will be conducted by a local woman artisan from Kutch, Reshmaben Chaki, is single mother who works since her childhood as a Bandhej artisan. She is one of artisans whose family runs a living from this work. This experiential workshop is facilitated by Skin Sootra

About Skin Sootra
Skinsootra is a conscious clothing label spinning minimal, contemporary and versatile designs, organically made kutch crafts and Textiles. It was found in August 2021 by Dr.Rishi Joshi to make it a artisans and craft centric brand. As a brand, Skinsootra handicrafts constitutes Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, Home Decor Products and Accessories. Skinsootra has made a significant contribution to the lives of the women artisans working with it, which has helped improve their economic as well as social status. It not only helps its artisans become wage earners, but also spreads awareness about the traditional crafts of the region, thus helping preserve a rich part of India’s national cultural heritage.

Please join us for this experiential learning event, to explore the varied nuances of the tie and dye craft. This workshop will also include:

- Showcase of different tools, special colors and techniques required to create Bandhani
- Create your tie and dye fabric piece and experience the craft from scratch from the design to adding colour and finishing touches
- Appreciation of the process, the history, modern applications of the craft and sustainability

Benefits/ Take aways for the Consultants:
- Gain insights about the Traditional Tie Dye Art (Bandhani) from Kutch
- Discuss the various design and patterns of the art form
- Practice the art under the guidance of the Artisan
- Integrate the knowledge gained in their consultation practice