{"product_id":"chevron-patterned-rai-bandhni-saree","title":"Chevron Patterned Rai Bandhni Saree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor : \u003c\/strong\u003eIvory\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize :\u003c\/strong\u003e .6.5 m approx.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight : \u003c\/strong\u003e500 gms approx.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength : \u003c\/strong\u003e5.5 metres approx. with 80cm to 1 metre blouse piece\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth : \u003c\/strong\u003e44–46 inches (112–117 cm) approx.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWashing : \u003c\/strong\u003eDry Clean Only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurple Rai Bandhni with Leaf Motifs Saree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rich mulberry-purple saree featuring bold golden-ochre leaf motifs scattered across the pallu and body. The pleats introduce a contrasting fine Rai-dot pattern, giving the saree a beautiful change of scale and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyling Tip: Choose a deep purple or ochre blouse. Gold jewellery will bring out the warm golden motifs and make this an excellent festive saree.Luxurious Rai Dana Bandhani Saree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exquisite expression of India's traditional tie-and-dye artistry, Rai Dana Bandhani is distinguished by its exceptionally fine, closely packed dots—resembling tiny mustard seeds. Each dot is created by painstakingly gathering and tying minute portions of fabric before dyeing, allowing intricate patterns to emerge when the ties are released. The result is a remarkably delicate surface, where thousands of tiny resist points come together to create an almost jewel-like constellation of colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery dot is tied by hand. Every pattern is built patiently. And every saree carries the unmistakable signature of the artisan who created it.What is Luxurious Rai Dana Bandhani?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRai Dana Bandhani is one of the more intricate and visually refined forms of Bandhani tie-and-dye, traditionally associated with the textile traditions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Rai Dana literally refers to “mustard seeds” (rai dana), describing the extremely fine, closely packed Bandhani dots that resemble tiny seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes it luxurious is the extraordinary fineness and density of the tying. Instead of large, widely spaced dots, the artisan creates hundreds or even thousands of tiny resist points, often arranged into delicate patterns and larger motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Rai Dana Bandhani is special\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Exceptionally fine dots\u003cbr\u003eThe defining feature is the tiny, closely spaced dots. Creating these requires considerable dexterity because each resist point has to be tied extremely carefully before dyeing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. A labour-intensive craft\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Bandhani is made by pinching tiny portions of fabric and tightly tying them with thread before the fabric is dyed. Once the ties are removed, the characteristic undyed dots emerge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Rai Dana, the scale of the dots makes the process particularly demanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Intricate patterns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tiny dots can be arranged to form sophisticated Bandhani compositions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeheriya-inspired lines\u003cbr\u003eChandrokhani \/ circular patterns\u003cbr\u003eFloral arrangements\u003cbr\u003eGeometric jaals\u003cbr\u003eDots forming larger motifs\u003cbr\u003eTraditional mothra and ekdali\/tikuli-type patterns, depending on the regional style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall effect can resemble a delicate constellation across the fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Luxurious fabrics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine Rai Dana saree can contain an enormous number of tiny tied points, and the regularity of those points requires exceptional control by the artisan. This is why fine Rai Dana Bandhani is valued as a high-craft textile rather than simply a printed or patterned saree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sutra Edits","offers":[{"title":"Festivals","offer_id":48570286735581,"sku":"P0070","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Formal Occassion","offer_id":48570286768349,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Party Wear","offer_id":48570286801117,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cultural Event","offer_id":48570286833885,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Family Gathering","offer_id":48570286866653,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bridal Trousseaus. 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