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“P
atola bhat faatey pan phite nahin”
is a popular Gujarati saying
that means that the design of a
Patola may tear however the fabric itself
will never fade. This saying is testimony
to the beauty, depth and durability of the
colours of the Patan Patola saree that
our family of master weavers has been
specialising in for generations.
The Legacy of Patola
The Patan Patola saree is woven by the
double-Ikat technique and takes its name
from the town of Patan, located about
130 kilometres north of Ahmedabad,
Gujarat, where it has been traditionally
woven. The town, situated on the banks
of the Saraswati River, has a long and
illustrious history. It was founded in 796
AD, and flourished as the capital of the
Solanki dynasty between the 8th and
11th centuries. It was a major centre for
learning and trade through the centuries
and its past glory may be experienced in
the exquisite Hindu and Jain temples; the
monumental 11th century Rani Ki Vav or
Queen’s Step Well; and the glorious Patan
Patola textile.
A unique weave that is now fading,
Patan Patola has a charm of its own.
Often regarded as sacred, they are
symbols of wealth, power and prestige.
Kanhaiya Lal Salvi
Paramparik Karigar | Patan Patola
A Treasured Textile
