Bandhani is an ancient tie & dye craft of India. In the past Kutchi bandhani practiced by only Muslim Khatri Communities in Kutch. Fabric is tied with finger tips using very fine thread which creats very small ties. Tying this ties is certain way creats superb designs, which then emmersed with dye. The result creats magnificent design with millions of ties (dots). Also this tie crafts is mainly precticed by women, which also provides them income for their personal savings.

Block print is a ancient art. Ajrakh patterns use complex geometry to create starry constellations in indigo, madder, black and white across lengths of cloth. The shapes and motifs of Ajrakh echo the architectural forms of Islamic architecture’s intricate jali windows and trefoil arches.

Kutchi Embroidery is rightly said that Gujarat has given India the greatest heritage in embroidery work and craft through its famous and versatile Kutchi embroidery. The hub of the Kutchi embroidery work is basically located in the regions of Kutch wherein the local artisans churn out the most creative and exquisite designs. From mirror and bead work to Abhala embroidery along with the usage of silk threads of bright colors, the Kutchi embroidery basically ornate the entire fabric and embellishes it completely. The impeccable designs of Kutchi embroidery is a tribute to Rabaris, a nomadic tribe that crafted the art of Kutchi embroidery which is now an artwork of international repute.

Owner and founder of Shehnaz Crafts. An expert Mastercraftsman of the Ancient Craft in Bandhani. (Tie & Dye). Well knoledge in dying colors and combinations. Bandhani is generation to generation art of his family. His father and grandfather also very familier with colors and dyes.

Highly skilled in VAT, acid & napthol dyes, also use to work with many kind of cotton and silks like gaji silk, georgette silk, modal silk, mulburry silk, cotton satin etc.

An expert Master Craftswoman of the Ancient Craft in Bandhani (Tie & Dye). A wife of Manan Khatri. Also co-founder of Shehnaz Crafts.

Shehnaz got this Bandhani (Tie & Dye) art from her Father. She is a second generation of her family doing this art Bandhani. She knows about bandhani since she was only five years old, this means this art is gifted by generation to generation. When she completed her study she decided to join her father in Bandhani business, so she involved in Bandhani field in the year of 2004. Now she is serving her Bandhani to the world since 2004.

We started our own business as Shehnaz Crafts after our marriage in 2010 at Bhuj city the heart of Kutch with support of families and relatives. Now we are well set organization and doing as Brand of our Bandhani art. We also participating some kind of craft exhibition in Mumbai and some places of India. Now we are connected with many peoples all over wolrd. We have provided them best satisfaction with our best colors and arts.