It's The Season To Embrace Age-old Crafts, And We Are Starting With Bandhani

It's perfect for a vibrant mehendi look!

May 22, 2026
Kriti Sanon has paired her Bandhani outfit with a contrasting Bandhani scarf in her hairInstagram,/Kriti Sanon

If you are a bridesmaid-to-be planning your looks for the wedding season right now, let us tell you that the hottest trend of the season is not the colour blue, and it's not corsets, and it's not even the skinny dupatta. The hottest trend of the season is wearing age-old crafts. Jamdani, Ajrakh, zardozi, chikankari, banarasi silk...this season, we're going back to our roots. One such craft to embrace this wedding season is Bandhani.

Alia Bhatt in a Bandhani lehenga by Arpita MehtaInstagram/Alia Bhatt

Bandhani, or Bandhej, the traditional tie-dye technique originating from Gujarat and Rajasthan, is loved by the It-girls of Bollywood, and it's about time you embrace it too! If you too, would like to hop onto the Bandhani bandwagon, here are our picks for the prettiest Bandhani outfits to invest in this wedding season.


Our Picks For The Prettiest Bandhani Outfits To Invest In This Wedding Season

Bandhani lehenga, Payal SinghalPayal Singhal

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This fun, multi-coloured lehenga from Payal Singhal is perfect for a mehendi. The multi-coloured panels on the skirt, tassels, and the embroidery on the blouse gives off boho-chic vibes, which we anticipate will be one of the big fashion trends this wedding season. Not to forget, looks like it would be super light and breezy!

Bandhani anarkali, Baise GabaBaise Gaba

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This beautiful anarkali set is perfect for when you are in the mood for a fun color-block moment. We're loving the little jacket paired with the anarkali. And the colour combination if deep red with aubergine purple? Chef's kiss!

Bandhani pre-draped sari, Pink City by SarikaPink City by Sarika

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Speaking of aubergine purple, this colour happens to be really hot this season. This beautiful pre-draped sari drenched in Bandhani is another great outfit to wear at a mehendi as a bridesmaid.

Bandhani kurta, Sheetal BatraSheetal Batra

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Beautiful, easy and minimalistic, this Bandhani outfit from Sheetal Batra is perfect for a haldi if you are the effortlessly stylish kind of a bridesmaid.

Bandhani kurta, Arpita MehtaArpita Mehta

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While lehengas and saris are great, the sheer elegance of an embroidered kurta is unparalleled. Brides-to-be, this beautiful Arpita Mehta set is the perfect outfit to wear the morning after your wedding.

Bandhani co-ord set, Shraddha RambhiaShraddha Rambhia

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We would wear this beautiful set for a day function, and pair it with bohemian accessories like a mirror-work potli bag and juttis with gota-patti.

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