Rajkot (and Jamnagar/Jetpur) vs Jaipur: Which is better for buying Bandhani sarees and dupattas?

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Buy from Rajkot (Gujari Bazaar, Bangdi Bazaar) and nearby Jetpur/Jamnagar for traditional Gujarati fine-dot Gharchola, Gajji silk Bandhani, and printed cotton sarees; buy from Jaipur (Johari Bazaar, Purohit Ji Ka Katla) for Leheriya, Mothda, and Gota-Patti embellished Bandhej sarees. Both Gujarat (Saurashtra) and Rajasthan are legendary tie-dye centres, each with distinct styles: Rajkot Cluster (Gujari Bazaar, Bangdi Bazaar, Jetpur): Famous for intricate miniature tie-dye knots (ekdali, chaubandi), pure Gajji silk and Modal silk Bandhani dupattas, Rajkot single-ikat Patola, and Jetpur screen-printed cotton sarees. Jaipur Cluster (Purohit Ji Ka Katla, Maniharon Ka Rasta): Famous for diagonal Sawan Leheriya, Shikari Bandhej, and heavy Zardozi/Gota-Patti bridal Bandhej on georgette and chiffon.

Rajkot (and Jamnagar/Jetpur) vs Jaipur: Which is better for buying Bandhani sarees and dupattas?

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