IntroductionThe state of Gujarat in India popularly known as the Manchester Of the East has a rich heritage of textile crafts The arid region of Kutchh is the richest in the state in terms of cultural heritage However there are several other parts of the state which specialize in some form of textile craft or the other In this article we have outlined some of the traditional textile crafts of this beautiful state and have attempted to analyze the scope of these craftsBandhniThe craft of Tie Dye typically known as Bandhni or Bandhej in Gujarat is practiced in several areas of the state The term Bandhni is derived from the Hindi word Bandhan this means tying Bandhni from Jamnagar Anjar and Bhuj are particularly renowned The Bandhnis from these areas differ from those of other regions in terms of designs and craftsmanship In Jamnagar Bandhni work is done on a special type of silky material Initially Bandhni work was done only on sarees Later on