A delicate mulberry silk Bandhani shawl hand-tied and dyed in Bhuj, India, crafted under the guidance of Jabbar & Abdullah Khatri of SIDR Craft. This shawl is made using a deep navy blue mulberry silk, with a varied pattern reminiscent of the night sky. The texture of the repeated print in the centre creates a wonderful stretchy wrap that hugs the body. Our bandhani shawls move effortlessly from everyday to special occasions - equally at home draped over a denim jacket or worn to an evening at the opera. Paired with our Painter's Smock in Textured Kora. One of a kind. *All of our products are limited edition, and are dyed, woven and stitched by hand in micro batches. Colours may appear differently - this shawl is dark blue. STORY The name Bandhani comes from the Sanskrit word bandh, meaning “to tie.” This centuries-old tied-resist technique involves lifting tiny peaks of cloth and tightly wrapping thread around them to resist dye. Each dot is placed by hand, producing intricate, precise patterns. Irregularities are a natural and beautiful part of the process, making each shawl truly unique. SIDR Craft was founded in 1992 by the Khatri brothers, who revived Bandhani in their family and now work with over 300 women artisans across eight villages in the Kachchh Desert in Gujarat. The artisans tie the patterns in their homes for 4–5 hours per day while balancing daily life, and the fabrics are then returned to Bhuj for hand-dyeing. Each shawl takes approximately six weeks to complete the tying process. Because each pattern is tied individually, no two shawls are exactly alike. Finished shawls feature the characteristic softly gathered texture and gentle stretch of Bandhani, and handstitched hems. Through SIDR Craft, the Khatri brothers preserve and innovate this centuries-old art form while supporting women’s livelihoods and keeping the cultural heritage of Kachchh alive. Their work has been internationally recognized, including with the UNESCO Seal of Excellence. To learn more about SIDR Craft and Bandhani, click here. FEATURES Fibre: 100% silk (mulberry) Dye: Acid Dye Time to Make: 6 weeks to tie, 4-5 hours per day Fabric: Light weight Details: A light weight hand-tied bandhani shawl in deep navy blue with an all over pattern reminiscent of the night sky. MEASUREMENTS Approximately 21 in x 71 in (53 cms x 180 cms) CARE Dry clean or wash by hand in cool water using a pH neutral detergent. The texture of the shawl will disappear with washing, resulting in a flat silk shawl with the tie dyed pattern remaining. Dry in shade. For detailed information, visit our care page All of our garments come in a protective muslin bag, stitched by the women of Kruti, in the village of Mulshi, Maharashtra. Kruti, a stitching unit run by Anubhuti Social Foundation, provides employment opportunities to women in rural communities, by implementing training programs in tailoring. *Colours will appear differently with varied lighting and screens.
