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Tempting tie and dye
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At an exhibition on at Fabindia till March 16, one can choose from a wide range of tie and dye textiles in vibrant hues.
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AT FABINDIA, it's a swirl of colours, weaves and textures created by the time-tested techniques of dip dyeing, bandhini, Shibori and ikkat weaving. Charming resist dyed tie and dye floral patterns scattered on a vibrant background vie with bold artwork created by large tied parts of a fabric dipped in a dye bath. The evergreen ikkat weaves, which are tied and dyed at calculated distances simply stun!
Imagine all these magical patterns on saris, salwar kurta sets and tops, scarves, dupattas, table and bed linen, curtains, made-ups and children's clothes...
"A Presentation of Tie and Dye Textiles" is a celebration of the tie and dye textiles from various parts of India in fascinating permutations and combinations of colours and designs in cotton and silk. Showcased at the exhibition are vibrant and pastel coloured cotton and Kota dupattas in bandhini, dip dye Shibori and leheriya. The attractive dupatta range also includes Orissa's distinctive warp ikkat with typical motifs and borders.
Some pretty tie and dye fabrics are available at the exhibition be it compelling ikats on white and contrast backgrounds, Shibori fabric in lovely soft colours, an explosion of bandhini or dip dye yardage in arresting colour combinations. The made-ups include long and short kurtas as well as smart tops and children's tops, kurtas etc. Also, bandhini and Shibori scarves and stoles in silk and cotton compel attention.
Saris from Orissa and Rajasthan in ikkat, Shibori and bandhini, in beautiful fabrics such as tussar and cool cotton are as compelling as a variety of bandhini cottons from Rajasthan and Gujarat, perfect for summer wear.
"A Presentation of Tie and Dye Textiles", which concludes on March 16, is on at Ilford House, 3, Woods Road.
PUSHPA CHARI
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