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Tie & Dye Workshop in Udaipur – Learn Rajasthani Bandhej with Local Artisans
Fold, tie and dye your own fabric using traditional Rajasthani bandhej techniques. A colourful, hands-on workshop with an artisan family, and you take home your creation.
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group size
- 1–20
- Location
- Udaipur
From
₹2,160/person
₹2,160/person
Tie & Dye Workshop in Udaipur – Learn Rajasthani Bandhej with Local Artisans
The experience
What to expect
Rajasthan is a land of colour, and much of that colour comes from the ancient art of tie and dye, known locally as bandhej and leheriya.
At Soulshala, this workshop is led by an artisan family who have been tying and dyeing fabric for royal families in Udaipur since many generations . Their patterns, from tiny dots to flowing waves, are made entirely by hand, the same way their elders made them.
You start by learning how traditional patterns are created through folding and tying the fabric with thread. Then you design your own pattern, tie your piece and dip it into vibrant dyes. The best moment comes at the end: opening the knots and seeing your design appear for the first time.
No experience needed. It's joyful, colourful and full of surprises, great for couples, families, friends and solo travellers.
After the session, your fabric is rinsed, dried and packed for you as a souvenir.
Continue reading +
Rajasthan is a land of colour, and much of that colour comes from the ancient art of tie and dye, known locally as bandhej and leheriya.
At Soulshala, this workshop is led by an artisan family who have been tying and dyeing fabric for royal families in Udaipur since many generations . Their patterns, from tiny dots to flowing waves, are made entirely by hand, the same way their elders made them.
You start by learning how traditional patterns are created through folding and tying the fabric with thread. Then you design your own pattern, tie your piece and dip it into vibrant dyes. The best moment comes at the end: opening the knots and seeing your design appear for the first time.
No experience needed. It's joyful, colourful and full of surprises, great for couples, families, friends and solo travellers.
After the session, your fabric is rinsed, dried and packed for you as a souvenir.
Plan with confidence
Before you go
What’s covered+−
- 1-hour tie and dye workshop (minimum duration)
- Guidance from a traditional tie and dye artisan
- The full process:
- Introduction to bandhej and leheriya patterns
- Folding and tying your fabric
- Dyeing in your chosen colours
- Untying and revealing your design
- One fabric piece to dye: [22x22 inch pure white fabric fine quality]
- All dyes, threads and tools
- Rinsing, drying and packing of your piece as a souvenir
- Mineral water
- Tea or coffee
- Hotel pickup and drop
- Courier or shipping of products
- Extra fabric pieces (available at extra cost)
- Extra time beyond the booked session
- Meals and snacks
- Professional photography or videography
- Personal expenses and tips
Practical details+−
- Age: All ages welcome
- Fitness: No fitness requirement
- Health: No specific health restrictions
- Meeting point: Soul Shala, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
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