page_title: Patan, Gujarat
section_title: Patola sari
hierarchical_section_title: Patan, Gujarat / Patola sari
caption_attribution_description: English: Patola, early 19th century (detail): Western India, Gujarat, Patan Textile; Ceremonial/Ritual Furnishing, Resist-dyed silk warp and weft (double ikat) plain weave, metallic-wrapped supplementary weft., 43 x 197 1/2 in. (109.22 x 501.65 cm) including fringe Gift of Mrs. Harry Lenart (M.87.242), Los Angeles County Museum of Art
context_page_description: Patan was a capital of Gujarat in medieval times. It is the administrative seat of Patan District in the Indian state of Gujarat and administered by municipality. The city contains many Hindu and Jain temples as well as few mosques, dargahs and rojas.
  It is a historical place located on the bank of the endorheic Saraswati River. which is probably what remains of the ancient Sarasvati River.Patan Has very Big Market which attracts Near by Villagers for Shopping also it's Big medical Hub In North Gujarat
context_section_description: The patola sari is one of the finest hand-woven sarees produced today. This is a specialty of Patan. It is famous for extremely delicate patterns woven with great precision and clarity. A patola sari takes 4 to 6 months to make, depending on how complicated the designs is and if the length is 5 or 6 metres. This saris are totally colored with vegetable colors. Costs start from Rs. 20,000 which may go up to Rs. 20,00,000 even depending on the difficulty of work as many times gold threads are included during its weaving process.
  There are only two families making patola saris. They don't teach this art to other family members. Only their sons are eligible to learn.
  Salvivad, a place where patolas are woven along with places where traditional clay toys are made are worth visiting. Many annual religious fairs act as tourist destination.
  It is an ancient art and needs to be preserved as well as nurtured. Local folks in Gujarat always praises the "Patan Na patola" being most costly item for the women to afford in Gujarat.
caption: Patola Sari
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