Bandhani
Bandhani is an ancient Indian tie-dye art from Rajasthan and Gujarat, where fabric is plucked and tied with threads to create intricate dotted patterns before dyeing. Derived from the Sanskrit word "bandh" (to tie), the process involves painstakingly tying thousands of knots on fabrics like cotton and silk to resist dye and form designs like flowers, mountains, and waves. It's a culturally significant art form, with different colors carrying symbolic meanings for weddings, spring, and mourning.