Bandhani is the oldest known form of tie-dye, dating back to 4,000 B.C. in Indus Valley Civilization, which was based in the northern region of modern-day India. It’s still produced around the subcontinent today.

Bandhani patterns are created by plucking the cloth into tiny peaks and binding it with thread before applying dye. A series of these small knots, which allowed fabric underneath to be untouched by dye, form whirls and patterns on clothes such as sarees, scarves, and turbans.

To be familiar with this technique, we at KHS, had organised the tie-n-dye workshop for std. IX and X on 28th and 30th of June 2023. To demonstrate the skills to the students, Mrs. Vishakha from Pidilite industries was invited as a resource person. This activity was conducted in four batches. Students exhibit their work on t-shirts and handkerchiefs. Overall, it was a very innovative and fun-filled activity.