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Patola is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India.The word patola is the plural form; the singular is patolu.Rajkot Patolas are single ikats.
Patola is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India.The word patola is the plural form; the singular is patolu.Rajkot Patolas are single ikats.
The patolas are known for their precision subtlety and beauty. Here, both warp and weft are dyed by dye resist method in a range of five or six traditional colours like red, indigo, blue, emerald green, black or yellow. The exact and highly skilled process ensures that when the fabric is woven, the design will appear precisely and create a magnificently coloured and figured ground of great richness and beauty with birds, flowers, animals, dancers, etc. in a geometrically stylized perfection.
The patolas are known for their precision subtlety and beauty. Here, both warp and weft are dyed by dye resist method in a range of five or six traditional colours like red, indigo, blue, emerald green, black or yellow. The exact and highly skilled process ensures that when the fabric is woven, the design will appear precisely and create a magnificently coloured and figured ground of great richness and beauty with birds, flowers, animals, dancers, etc. in a geometrically stylized perfection.
Many consider Patola as the ‘ultimate manifestation of weaving perfection’ because the displacement of even one thread can resulted in a deformed pattern.
Many consider Patola as the ‘ultimate manifestation of weaving perfection’ because the displacement of even one thread can resulted in a deformed pattern.
Also, the dyeing and the weaving process is extremely complicated, requiring mathematical precision coupled with a vivid imagination.
Also, the dyeing and the weaving process is extremely complicated, requiring mathematical precision coupled with a vivid imagination.
Patola sarees are known for their flaming bright colors and geometric designs interwoven with folk motifs.
Patola sarees are known for their flaming bright colors and geometric designs interwoven with folk motifs.
Ikat has been considered auspicious in many cultures across the world. And thus Patola as well. In fact, the wealthy and aristocrats wore Patola attire while offering prayers, and during special occasions such as festivities and marriages.
Ikat has been considered auspicious in many cultures across the world. And thus Patola as well. In fact, the wealthy and aristocrats wore Patola attire while offering prayers, and during special occasions such as festivities and marriages.
Patola sarees are a treasure collection especially for women all over the world
Patola sarees are a treasure collection especially for women all over the world
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