Bandhej or Leheriya? A Simple Guide

Bandhej or Leheriya? A Simple Guide

They are both Rajasthani tie-dye, and people mix them up all the time.

Bandhej

Bandhej ties tiny points of cloth before dyeing, which leaves a pattern of dots.

Leheriya

Leheriya twists the cloth and dyes it in bands. The name means wave, and that is exactly the diagonal stripe you get.

Either one is a reliable pick for Teej and Raksha Bandhan.

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