Bandhani has always been the go-to for festive dressing, but let’s be honest, it’s usually shown up in the same form: a saree or a ghagra. Beautiful, yes, but also quite predictable. What often gets overlooked is how much potential the craft has beyond those familiar formats. The patterns, colours, and textures are far too dynamic to be boxed into a single silhouette. If you’re seeking new ways to wear Bandhani, you’re in the right place. Women today want pieces that evolve with them and can be worn and reworn endlessly. This season, the tie-and-dye craft is finding that fluidity. By experimenting with bold colours, modern silhouettes, and unexpected pairings, designer Naina Jain is showing us that Bandhani is entering a new era, ready for every celebration and every kind of style.
In her latest collection, Naina Jain showcases Bandhani in a completely new light. While the label’s signature sarees and lehengas remain at the heart of the edit, the lineup also brings in craft fusions that push the conversation forward. Whether you’re drawn to timeless drapes, statement lehengas, or playful separates, we’ve curated all the ways you can wear Bandhani today.
A signature Bandhani saree
You can never go wrong with a classic Bandhani saree from Naina Jain. Tied and dyed by master artisans, the label’s signature saree is a piece that never ages. It’s equally fitting for a day wedding as it is for a festive dinner years later. But perhaps the most exciting addition in this season’s collection is the Bandhani-on-Kanjeevaram saree. The amalgamation of vibrant tie-and-dye with the regal sheen of South India’s most celebrated weave makes for a drape that is bold, unexpected, and impossible to ignore.
Dupattas that do it all
A Bandhani dupatta is one of those staples that never goes out of style. It’s an easy piece to throw on, dress up or down, and rewear across seasons. Naina Jain takes that idea and elevates it with a capsule of 25 limited-edition Bandhani Banarasi dupattas. Each one is hand-embroidered by master artisans, making it a true collectable. Their versatility is the added bonus—you can just as easily drape one over a bridal lehenga as you can pair it with a silk anarkali or a simple kurta for a festive dinner.
The new-age Bandhani lehenga
This isn’t the Bandhani lehenga you’ve seen a hundred times before. Naina Jain’s collection features pieces that are expressive, playful, and contemporary. They combine the intricacy of Gujarat’s tie-dye with Bengal’s zardozi, aari, and French knot embroideries, giving the craft a fresh twist. Paired with engineered blouses featuring statement sleeves and sculptural folds, these lehengas represent a new attitude that is expressive, unapologetic, and distinctly modern.
Statement-making separates
Not every occasion calls for a dressy lehenga or saree, and that’s where separates step in. Naina Jain’s collection introduces Bandhani blouses and jackets that work as statement pieces all on their own. Some are richly hand-embroidered, designed to be layered over festive looks or styled down with trousers and skirts. Others come alive in patchwork silk—collages of upcycled Bandhani that turn a simple blouse or jacket into something truly spectacular. Together, they prove that even the smallest pieces in your wardrobe can carry the same impact as a full ensemble.
Another highlight is the label’s signature patchwork collection, One of a Kind, which uses Bandhani fragments from the label’s various processes to craft quilted collages that are then re-imagined into stunning lehengas, sari, blouses, men’s jackets, and most recently, patchwork suits and jackets for women.
Visit Naina Jain at The Wedding Collective and discover the many moods of Bandhani.
