Bandhej Symphony
"A symphony of colours in the language of bandhej !!"
Rajasthani Radiance - Gharchola
"A touch of heritage, a splash of modern grace !!"
Jaipuri Lehengas
"Bandhej, Bandhani, Leheriya, Shibori, Tie Dye"
Dola Silk Sarees
"Yards of Elegance"
Leheriya Charm
"Waves of Tradition woven in every thread !!"
Mothda Tales
"Tales of Tradition, draped in elegance !!"
Celebrating Rajasthani Artistry
A melody of Traditions and Culture !!
Bandhej Bandhani
The term Bandhani is derived from the Sanskrit verbal root bandh ("to bind, to tie").
Bandhani is a type of tie-dye textile adorned by plucking the cloth with the fingernails into many tiny bindings tied tightly with a thread at several points, thus producing a variety of patterns, depending on the manner in which the cloth is tied to form a figurative design.
The art of Bandhani is a highly skilled and time consuming process that is majorly practiced in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Bandhani in Red and Yellow are considered auspicious and are traditionally tied to specific cultural meaning. Red is a symbol of marriage and is connected to rituals of married women and yellow stands for spring and is connected to both the season and childbirth.
As Bandhani is a tie and dye process, dying is done by hand and hence best color and combinations are possible in Bandhani.
Leheriya
The word "leheriya" is derived from the Sanskrit word “lahara” meaning “wave.” Leheriya is a traditional style of textile tie dye from Rajasthan. Its designs are inspired by the natural wave patterns formed by the wind blowing across the desert sands of western Rajasthan. This craft is exclusive to Rajasthan, with its main centers being the cities of Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Mothada
The word Mothada has gained its existence from the Hindi word “Moth” which means Lentil (An edible lens-shaped seed).
Mothada is another popular traditional tie and dye practice that has its roots in Rajasthan and Gujarat. An additional dyeing using the Leheriya technique produces Mothada. In the making of Mothada, the original resists are removed and the fabric is re-rolled rolled and tied along the opposite diagonal. This results in a checkered pattern with small un-dyed areas occurring at regular intervals. The un-dyed areas are about the size of a lentil, hence is named Mothada.
About Us
About Us
Rajasthani
Shilp by Pushpa Ajmera, inspired by the cultural and traditional craftsmanship that aims to bring you
the authentic handpicked collection of Rajasthan. Products we offer are made
using Traditional Hand Made Techniques, Fabrics like Bandhej, Leheriya, Mothada
and Handwork like Gota Patti and Pitten which make them unique and one of a
kind that is treasured and loved from generations to generations to come. We
celebrate Rajasthani Artistry in a way to make these handcrafted products part
of your daily life while supporting our diligent Artisans who work hard to make
these beautiful pieces.
