5. In a series of dots, designs are created of
peacocks, flowers, dancers across a dyed
piece of cloth. The dot designs are mapped
onto the fabric by an artisan using butter
paper. A simple cotton thread ties the cloth
to create a single dot. A small cylindrical
piece of plastic or glass is used as a bobbin
for the thread. The tied material is dyed
with various techniques, depending on the
type and shade of the dye. The dyeing is
done as many times as many colors are
required in the fabric.