Bandhani silk sarees are a timeless symbol of Gujarat's rich textile heritage, celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate tie-dye patterns. Singhania's collection of Bandhani silk sarees pays homage to this traditional art form, offering sarees that are both luxurious and steeped in cultural significance.
The Art of Bandhani
1. Tie-Dye Technique: Bandhani, also known as tie-dye, involves tying small portions of fabric with threads before dyeing them. This technique creates intricate patterns such as dots, waves, and squares, depending on the tying method used.
2. Rich Silk Fabric: Bandhani sarees are crafted from fine silk, renowned for its smooth texture and luxurious feel. The silk fabric complements the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of Bandhani, enhancing the saree's overall elegance.
3. Traditional Motifs and Colors: Bandhani sarees are known for their bold and bright colors, often including shades of red, blue, green, and yellow. Traditional motifs like dots (or "bindis") and geometric patterns are prominent, adding to the saree's visual appeal.
Singhania's Bandhani Silk Saree Collection
Singhania offers a captivating collection of Bandhani silk sarees that showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of Gujarat's Bandhani artisans.
Source: https://singhanias.in/collections/bandhani-silk-sarees
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.