TIE AND DYE TODAY : Today women and girls can be seen sitting in their homes with pieces

of malmal (fine muslin), handloom or silk cloth. This cloth is first bleached and then folded into two or four layers depending on the thickness of the cloth. A rangara or designer marks the layout of the pattern on the material using wooden blocks dipped in geru, a burnt sienna color mixed with water. The craftsmen then begin to tie the cloth, which is not to be dyed. The folds of the material within the small motif are lifted and tied together. The material with the first set of ties is dyed yellow. RAW MATERIALS NEEDED : The raw materials required for bandhni sarees (tie & die saree) are - muslin, handloom or silk cloth, ordinary thread for tying, starch and colors for dyeing. Traditionally vegetable dyes were used but today chemical dyes are becoming very popular. The tools required are also very basic wooden blocks for marking designs and the simple implements for dyeing. Posted by Clothindia at 9:58 AM 0 comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

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