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Rajasthan is well known for its beautiful Leheriya work. 'Leheriya' is found almost exclusively in Jaipur and is one of the most geometric and graphically vibrant forms of tie and dye fabric. Leheriya is one of the many variants of Bandhej, and is characterized by the colourful diagonal stripes and waves that resemble a 'leher', as the wave is called in Hindi. In Jaipur, daughters would be gifted leheriya saris as part of their dowry to symbolize the wedding vows as eternal and everlasting. Similar patterns would adorn the groom's turban. The sacred thread which is popularly used in various hindu rituals is also influenced by leheriya work, with bright yellow lines across a red base.

Dyeing is accomplished by the tie-resist method in Leheriya where the patterns are made up of innumerable waves. The material is rolled diagonally and certain portions resisted by lightly binding threads at a short distance from one another before the cloth is dyed. If the distance is shorter, then greater skill is required in preventing one colour from spilling into the other. The process of dyeing is repeated until the requisite number of colours is obtained. For a checkered pattern the fabric is opened and diagonally rolled again from the opposite corners, the rest of the process remaining the same. Several other items like turbans, Odhnis and saris with leheriya are liked and worn all around the year but carry a special meaning on and around the time of 'Teej' and 'Gangaur' festival and during the monsoon season.