Bandhani Tie-Dye Marwari Sari from Jodhpur with Zari Embroidered Flowers
Dry clean only. Store folded in a soft muslin pouch away from direct sunlight to keep the sheen alive.
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Behind this piece
Bandhani is among Rajasthan's oldest resist-dyeing traditions, practised for centuries in the cities of Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Bhuj. In Jodhpur, artisans from the Khatri community gather the silk into thousands of tiny pinches, binding each with thread before the cloth meets the dye bath. The resulting constellation of dots is not accidental; it follows patterns passed down across generations. This Marwari sari carries that lineage in its very weave, deepened further by zari-embroidered flowers that bring the ceremonial weight of the Thar Desert's bridal aesthetic into every fold.
How to style
For a festive afternoon, pair the blue and red variant with a raw silk blouse in ivory and kundan drop earrings. The green and pink colourway suits a mehendi or haldi ceremony beautifully when worn with a gathered blouse in antique gold tissue. For a heritage wedding reception, drape either colourway in the classic Gujarati seedha pallu style, finish with jadau bangles stacked to the elbow, and choose block-heeled juttis in tan leather to balance the richness of the zari embroidery without competing with it.
Fabric & care
Pure silk is a protein fibre that rewards patience. Dry-clean this sari for the first wash to preserve both the bandhani dots and the zari threadwork. If hand-washing at home, use cool water with a gentle, pH-neutral detergent and never wring the fabric. Roll it in a clean cotton towel to absorb moisture, then dry flat in shade. Store folded in a soft muslin cloth, away from direct light, and refold along different lines every few months to prevent permanent crease marks along the silk.
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