MCQ
Q.
Which place in Rajasthan is famous for the art of 'Tie and dye'?
Correct Answer: C
The correct answer is Jodhpur.
Key Points
- Jodhpur is famous for the art of 'Tie and dye'.
Additional Information
- The best places to see traditional tie and dye work in Rajasthan are Jodhpur and Sikar.
- Other places like Udaipur, Jaipur, Pali, Barmer are still in the process of reaching the same heights in tie and dye work.
- The process of making tie and dye work is quite simple, but also time-consuming.
- Tie and dye, or bandhani, is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bandh", meaning 'to tie' and is one of the most popular and widespread textile arts of India extending across the country from the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- Bandhani, in fact, is the name given to the characteristic feature on Indian tie and dye.
- It refers to the small dot found in the center of square or circle motifs, caused by the penetration of the dye.
- The lack of this dot indicates that a tie and dye item was mechanically-printed and not produced using traditional Indian techniques.
