Patola sari - wikipedia Patola sari This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. ( Learn how and when to remove these template messages ) This article may need to be rewritten entirely to comply with Wikipedia 's quality standards. You can help. The discussion page may contain suggestions. ( July 2013 ) This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. ( August 2017 ) ' Patola ' ( ritual heirloom cloth ) from Gujarat, India, late 18th or early 19th century 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. They are very expensive, once worn only by those belonging to royal and aristocratic families. These saris are popular among those who can afford the high prices. Velvet patola styles are also made in Surat. Patola - weaving is a closely guarded family tradition. There are three families in Patan that weave these highly prized double ikat saris. It is said that this technique is taught to no one in the family, but only to the sons. It can take six months to one year to make one sari due to the long process of dying each strand separately before weaving them together. Patola was woven in Surat, Ahmedabad and Patan. Highly valued in Indonesia, became part of the local weaving tradition there. Contents 1 The weave 2 Royal history 3 Design and pattern 4 References The weave A loom using to weave Patolas in Patan To create a patola sari, both the warp and weft threads are wrapped to resist the dye according to the desired pattern of the final woven fabric. This tying is repeated for each colour that is to be included in the finished cloth. The technique of dyeing the warp and weft before weaving is called double ikat. The bundles of thread are strategically knotted before dyeing. Patola saris from Patan are renowned for their colorful diversity and geometrical style. Royal history Patola has a royal history. Silk weavers of the salvi caste from the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra chose Gujarat as the home for their renowned patola fabric. It is believed that salvis went to Gujarat in the 12th century with the intention of acquiring the patronage of the Chaulukyas Rajputs, who ruled all of Gujarat and parts of Malva and south Rajasthan at the time, with Anahiwad Patan as the capital. Legend says that over 700 patola weavers came to the palace of Raja Kumarpal. The ruler used to dress in patola silk himself on special occasions. After the decline of the Solanki empire, the salvis founded a rich trade in Gujarat. Patola saris quickly became a sign of social status among Gujarati women and girls, especially as part of stridhan, items that a woman can claim as her own property within a marital household. Design and pattern There are four distinct patterns which are woven primarily in Gujarat by the salvi community. In Jain and Hindu communities, double ikat saris with entire designs of parrots, flowers, elephants, and dancing figures are generally used. In Muslim communities, saris with geometric designs and flower patterns are typical, being worn mostly for weddings and other special occasions. Maharashtrian Brahmins wear saris woven with plain, dark coloured borders and body, and a bird design called Nari Kunj. References Jump up ^ http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/04/21/stories/2003042101200200.htm Jump up ^ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/302943/waves-silk-weaves.html Jump up ^ Encounters with Bali, A Collector 's Journey. Art Gallery, Sydney, Australia p. 24 Jump up ^ http://www.deccanherald.com/content/306820/weaving-indian-pattern-through-textiles. Jump up ^ http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article2500297.ece Jump up ^ `` History ''. Retrieved 19 April 2016. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Patola_Sari&oldid=801441447 '' Categories : Saris Gujarati culture Patan district Cultural history of Gujarat Geographical indications in Gujarat Textile industry in Gujarat Hidden categories : Wikipedia articles needing rewrite from July 2013 All articles needing rewrite Articles lacking in - text citations from August 2017 All articles lacking in - text citations Articles with multiple maintenance issues All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from April 2016 Talk Contents About Wikipedia ગુજરાતી हिन्दी ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Edit links This page was last edited on 19 September 2017, at 18 : 04. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: where was the patola weaving popular in india
Answer: Patan, Gujarat, India