Patola Sari

Patola Sarees originated in Patan, Gujarat. These silk sarees are made through the double ikat dyeing and weaving process. Historically, these sarees were only worn by women of the aristocratic and royal families. Many consider this textile sacred in their communities. The process of making these sarees is laborious, sometimes taking up to one year to weave a single piece. Every colour has a unique place in the saree and the design has to be carefully aligned while weaving. A unique feature of the Patola loom is that it is tilted to one side and requires two people to sit and work together on just one saree.

This Patola Saree is from the private collection of a family since the 1950s.

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