Printed Bandhani (tied-dyed) Fabric
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
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Behind this piece
Bandhani is among India's oldest resist-dyeing traditions, tracing its roots to Kutch and Rajasthan, where artisans have tied, bound, and immersed cloth in dye for over four thousand years. The craft belongs especially to the Khatri community of Gujarat, who guard its geometry of dots and rings as a form of living inheritance. Here, that tradition meets the luminous surface of satin, printed in red and tigerlily, colours that recall bridal leheriyas and the warmth of a Rajasthani sunset. The result is cloth that carries memory and moves with light.
How to style
Cut this fabric into an anarkali kurta and wear it with gold jhumkas and kolhapuri heels for a festive evening. For a contemporary silhouette, consider a cowl-neck blouse paired with a silk tissue lehenga in ivory, letting the tigerlily tones anchor the look. A relaxed palazzo set in this satin works beautifully for daytime celebrations such as a mehendi or sangeet, accessorised with oxidised silver bangles and strappy block-heeled sandals in nude. The interplay of red and tigerlily suits golden hour light particularly well.
Fabric & care
Satin, whether woven from polyester or silk-blend filaments, demands a gentle hand. Wash in cold water using a mild, pH-neutral detergent, agitating as little as possible. Do not wring or twist; press the water out gently and lay flat on a clean towel to dry, away from direct sunlight, which can shift the red and tigerlily tones over time. Iron on a low, silk-appropriate setting with a pressing cloth between the iron and fabric. Store folded in muslin, not plastic, to allow the weave to breathe and retain its sheen across seasons.
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