Bandhani — India's oldest tie-and-dye technique — transforms plain silk into a tapestry of colour and texture. Each dot you see on bandhani fabric was individually pinched and tied by hand before the fabric was dipped in dye. A single dupatta can have thousands of these hand-tied points.
At Rashika Mittal, bandhani is not just a fabric — it is the foundation for handcrafted ensembles that layer this ancient dyeing tradition with hand embroidery, creating pieces that are rich in both craft and colour.
Bandhani Silk Sets
These multi-piece sets combine cheniya bandhani brocade silk with hand embroidery and contemporary silhouettes — cape, bustier, and draped skirt or sharara. Each is a statement ensemble designed for weddings and celebrations.
The AMORA, SAMAIRA & AMIRA brings together a vibrant fuchsia dupion silk blouse with detailed floral embroidery, a bandhani brocade cheniya silk drape skirt with a hand-embroidered waist, and a shaded sheer organza embroidered cape. Three pieces, three techniques, one ensemble.
The RUMI, AKIRA & VIHANA pairs a rani pink dupion silk blouse with an orange ombré cheniya bandhani brocade silk draped skirt — featuring woven motifs throughout. The organza cape has a gradient from pink to orange with matching embroidery and gold detailing. Sequin, bead, and aari embellishments tie the three pieces together.
Bandhani Jacquard Silk
MASTANI, LEYLA & NALINI — Emerald cheniya bandhani jacquard silk set with cape, bustier, and sharara
The MASTANI, LEYLA & NALINI is crafted in emerald cheniya bandhani jacquard silk with intricate floral motifs woven in gold and silver thread. The three-piece set — a one-shoulder cape, a strap bustier, and a sharara — features a border of delicate hand-embroidered floral motifs and sequin work. The bandhani jacquard technique combines tie-dye with woven patterns, creating a fabric that has both the organic texture of bandhani and the structured elegance of jacquard weaving.
Bandhej Banarasi Silk
When Varanasi's brocade weaving meets Rajasthan's bandhani dyeing, the result is bandhej banarasi silk — a fabric that carries two textile traditions in one.
The SUROOR anarkali is crafted in bandhej banarasi silk with woven gold bootis that glimmer softly across the full-length silhouette. The neckline and sleeves are hand-embroidered with delicate sequin work in motifs inspired by vintage temple jewellery. Full-length gathers add fluid movement.
Bandhani Accessories
The ABEER blouse is crafted in bandhani Banarasi silk with a wide V-neckline, highlighted with paisley and floral motifs hand-embroidered using sequins, cutdana, and resham thread. Each piece is unique — the pure handwoven Banarasi silk weave is not reproduced identically due to the traditional loom process.
The GULNAAZ dupatta in rich bandhani silk is dyed in a muted brown tone and hand-embroidered with zardozi, sequins, and cutdana detailing. Bold paisley motifs anchor the corners, creating soft contrast against the dotted resist-dye texture of the bandhani.
About Bandhani
Bandhani (also called bandhej) is a tie-and-dye technique practised for over 5,000 years in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The fabric is pinched into tiny points and tied tightly with thread before being dipped in dye. When the ties are removed, each point creates a small dot of undyed fabric — forming patterns that can range from simple dots to elaborate figurative designs.
The technique requires extraordinary patience and precision. A single fabric piece can have thousands of hand-tied points, each placed according to the desired pattern. The number of colours increases the complexity — each colour requires a separate round of tying and dyeing.
Made to order: All bandhani pieces are handcrafted after ordering. Production takes 4 to 5 weeks.
