Bandhani is a tie and dye technique on woven cloth. Its name is derived from the word 'bandhna' (बाधंना) or 'bandhej' (बधंेज). The name Bandhani is used colloquially for both the technique of tie and dye as well as the final cloth. Bandhani is done on cotton, Gajji silk, wool, muslin, etc.