Leheriya Fabrics - Stripe Resist

Leheriya Fabrics — Stripe Resist Dye from Rajasthan's Wave-Pattern Tradition

Leheriya fabric is one of Rajasthan's most joyfully colourful and most technically distinctive textile traditions — a resist-dye technique where fabric is rolled diagonally and tied at intervals before dyeing to create the characteristic diagonal stripe pattern that gives Leheriya its name — "leher" meaning wave or ripple in Hindi. The Leheriya tradition — practised by the dyers of Jaipur and the surrounding region for centuries — produces fabric of extraordinary vibrancy and visual energy, with the diagonal stripes in multiple colours creating a sense of movement and rhythm that is entirely unique to this tradition. Traditionally worn during the monsoon festival of Teej and other Rajasthani celebrations, Leheriya fabric has become one of the most beloved and most recognisable of all Rajasthani textiles — its bold diagonal stripes and vibrant colour combinations making it instantly identifiable and endlessly wearable. Our Leheriya Fabric collection offers this extraordinary resist-dye fabric by the metre, perfect for creating bespoke sarees, suits, dupattas, and garments that carry the joyful energy of Rajasthan's great dye traditions. At Luxurion World, our Leheriya fabrics are sourced from the master dyers of Jaipur, paying above-fair compensation to preserve this extraordinary living tradition.

Leheriya Fabric Varieties

Single Leheriya — Diagonal stripes in two colours — the classic Leheriya pattern
Mothra Leheriya — Criss-cross diagonal stripes creating a diamond pattern
Multi-Colour Leheriya — Multiple dye baths creating stripes in three or more colours
Silk Leheriya — The most precious — Leheriya resist-dye on fine silk
Cotton Leheriya — Breathable and everyday — Leheriya on fine cotton