Tie Dye Sarong & Scarf Set Blue
Description
Our Bandhani Sarong is hand tie dyed on soft 100% cotton material by artisans in Rajasthan, India. These colorful tie dyed sarongs come with a matching head scarf and is full size, so can be worn in a variety of ways.
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Product Details
Color: Blue
Dimension: 44x78 in
All our products are woven by hand (100% handmade), therefore variations in colors, sizes, and patterns may occur.
Made in India.
The Social Pillar
Equal Hands partners with artisans and organizations in underserved communities around the world to provide a dignified income and opportunities for talented makers. We also donate a portion of the purchase price to local charitable causes we support.
The Environment Pillar
We are very aware of the negative impact fast fashion and mass production has had on the environment. This awareness has led us to work towards offering the most environmentally sustainable and natural products that we can find.
The Economic Pillar
We strongly believe that empowered individuals hold the ability to break the cycle of poverty and that in particular, women need to be connected to opportunities so that communities can thrive.
ABOUT THE TECHNIQUES
The word "Bandhani" comes from the Sanskrit word "band ha" which means, "to tie" and refers to the ancient Indian craft of tie and dye. This tie and dye can be done on any material, but the colors are most vibrant when the tying is done on pure silk scarves. The art of Bandhani is an extremely intricate craft, in which the fabric is tied very tightly with thread at several points ,according to the motif that is printed on the fabric using carved wooden blocks. The placement and quantity of the knots, as well as the way the cloth is tied, determines the pattern when the fabric is opened. The artisans use either a long pinky nail that they have grown out or a thimble with a sharp point that is inserted into the fabric at the places where the ties are done. This portion of fabric is then tied and dyed to create the pattern. The traditional design ,motifs, and color palettes are specific to each community and reflect the animals and plants of their local environment. In the craft of Bandhani, each pattern has a special name and certain design are worn for specific occasions, such as religious ceremonies or weddings. True Bandhani fabrics cannot be produced by machine, only by hand .
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