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An Arabic script typeface based on the resist tie-dye craft of bandhani (or bandhej) from Kutch, Gujarat, practiced by the Khatri community of dyers (rangrez). Also practiced in Rajasthan and Sindh.

 

The project was supported by TypeAraby (VCUQatar).

We worked with craftspeople from Knots and Dots, Bhuj: Farheen Khatri, Saleha Khatri, Farzana Khatri, Samiya Khatri, Fahd Khatri, Talha Khatri, Shabana Manjothi, Nuren and Rizwana Memon and Bhawana Ajani

Art Direction: Ishan Khosla, Basma Hamdy

Support team during workshop:  Shima, Zainab

Team during type development: Meera Tripathi

Typeface Developed by: The Typecraft Initiative  

Bandhani Arabi

SKU: 0010
$49.99 Regular Price
$44.99Sale Price
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