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Bandhani South Asian Natural Dye Kit

Experience natural dye and an ancestral textile art with this dyeing kit!


Hamesha Project
Hamesha Project
5.0 (1)
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$50 ($50 per Marigold (yellow) Natural Dye, $50 per Madder (pink) Natural Dye, $50 per Blue Pea Flower (blue) Natural Dye)

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Unleash some color and creativity in your day with the Bandhani (South Asian) natural dye kit! With this craft kit, you can learn the traditional art of bandhani and create beautiful naturally dyed fabrics right in the comfort of your own home.
The kit includes a reusable tote bag, which is pre-treated and ready for dyeing. It also includes one plant-based natural dye color of your choice: marigold (yellow), madder (pink/red), or butterfly pea flower (blue/purple).
Bandhani (Hindi for “to tie or bind”) is an intricate tie-dye textile craft that’s worn for festivities or in everyday contemporary fashion. The resist work is made with lentils and is intricate enough to allow for beautiful, illustrative designs.
Learn about a new craft and culture through this fascinating and comprehensive kit. If you're looking for fun things to do at home, this DIY natural dye kit will introduce you to a vibrant and artistic hobby. This kit is perfect for beginners, allowing anyone to learn natural dyeing on their own!
Here's what's in the kit:
  • 1 baggu-shaped reusable tote bag pre-treated for natural dye
  • 1 natural dye color of your choice (marigold, madder, butterfly pea flower)
  • rubber bands
  • lentils (bandhani resist tool)
  • instructional booklet.
What you'll need
Pot and tongs.
 
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 years old).

An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her or gift for mom.

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Hamesha Project
Hamesha Project

5.0 (1)
1k

Growing up as a queer first-gen South Asian American in the Chicagoland area, art was how I expressed myself and how I connected to my culture. During the pandemic, I started to investigate what was most important to me and really started to explore South Asian craft and all of its influences in the Western art/fashion world. This eventually led to me quitting my tech job, and from there I traveled to India and partnered with craft organizations to learn more about ancestral art forms. During this trip, I gained a true appreciation for the skill and labor required for traditional crafts. This trip inspired me to dive into the world of natural dye, and share my knowledge of South Asian craft and history.
Whether you're attending my in person workshops, buying one of my craft kits, or leading your own craft party... my guided experiences will leave you learning about another culture, exploring your personal connection to craft, and uncovering how interconnected the craft world really is.

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2024-11-15 15:00:00
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