Bandhani is one of India's oldest tie-and-dye crafts, and nothing says festive season like a hand-tied dot on silk. These five handcrafted Bandhani unstitched suit sets from Label Tamanna come in pure silk and soft modal silk. Each one includes kurta fabric, bottom fabric and a full-length dupatta with golden zari. Because they arrive unstitched, you choose the neckline, the sleeves and the fit. Here is how to choose between them.
1. Classic Black and Crimson Red: The Evening Showstopper
For night functions, the Classic Black & Crimson Red Handcrafted Bandhani Pure Silk Unstitched Suit Set with Golden Zari Dupatta is a black Bandhani suit dotted with white and mustard-yellow boondi, like stars on a dark sky. The crimson red dupatta carries a golden zari micro-lattice jaal and a black border with white Bandhani vine swirls. It suits festive evenings, wedding receptions, sangeet and Navratri.
2. Rani Pink Gharchola: Festive Magenta in Modal Silk
For bright festive colour, the Rani Pink Handcrafted Bandhani & Gharchola Zari Pure Modal Silk Unstitched Suit Set is soft, breathable and fluid in its drape. The kurta fabric has all-over white Bandhani boondi on a rich magenta-pink base, with a wave motif and a broad golden zari border along the hemline. The showstopper is the Gharchola dupatta, where golden zari checks frame Bandhani motifs and a grand zari pallu. It is a rani pink suit made for weddings, pujas and traditional gatherings.
3. Royal Blue: The Confident Choice
The Royal Blue Handcrafted Bandhani & Golden Zari Pure Silk Unstitched Suit Set is a cobalt blue pure silk suit with all-over white and golden-ochre Bandhani dots. The dupatta has a golden zari jaal across the body, Bandhani chevron waves, floral bootis on the pallu and woven zari borders. It works for weddings, sangeet, pujas and evening gatherings, and it stands out in a crowd of reds and pinks.
4. Crimson Red and Marigold Orange: Puja-Ready Pure Silk
Warm and auspicious, the Crimson Red & Marigold Orange Handcrafted Bandhani Pure Silk Unstitched Suit Set with Golden Zari Dupatta is a red Bandhani suit with a crimson kurta covered in fine white and soft orange dots. The dupatta has a sun-kissed marigold orange centre, a golden zari jaal enclosing Bandhani floral clusters, and a deep red tie-dyed border with woven zari stripes. It is a lovely pick for Karwa Chauth, Navratri, pujas and weddings.
5. Rose Pink Meenakari: A Heritage Pastel
Softer and more pastel, the Rose Pink Handcrafted Bandhani & Meenakari Zari Weave Pure Modal Silk Unstitched Suit Set is a dusty coral pink Bandhani suit. The kurta fabric alternates golden zari-woven triangles with rose-pink triangles dotted with Bandhani boondi. A Paithani-inspired Meenakari floral zari border, with red and emerald-green flowers on a gold base, finishes the hemline and the dupatta pallu. Wear it to a sangeet, a wedding or a puja, or add it to a bridal trousseau.
How to Style Your Bandhani Suit
Let the dupatta lead. In every set the dupatta is the showpiece, so keep the neckline clean. A V-neck or mandarin collar with 3/4th sleeves and ankle-length cigarette pants works well.
Match jewellery to the colours. Gold jhumkas and pearls suit the pinks, the blue and the black and red. Oxidised silver gives the red and orange suit a bohemian twist.
Keep footwear neutral, such as block heels or embroidered juttis, so the zari stays the focus.
Care for the zari. Every set is dry clean only. Store it wrapped in a soft muslin cloth in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Because Bandhani is tied and dyed by hand, small variations in the dots and colour are part of its handmade beauty.
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Pick the colour that feels like you and have it tailored your way. Explore the Bandhani Collection or browse all Unstitched Suits.