Patola: a double ikat fabric from Gujarat

Patola is possibly derived from the Sanskrit word “Pattakula”, meaning a silk fabric. It is a legendary heritage of Indian textiles from North Gujarat. A double ikat silk fabric in which both warp as well as weft threads are dyed into a complicated pattern, It is one of most complex textile-weaving techniques in the world and highly priced fabric.

The design in a patola is based on traditional motifs called "Bhat". These designs include: Chhabdi/ Chaabri bhat , Fulvali bhat, Paan bhat, Ratan chown bhat, Akhrot bhat, Okhar bhat ,Nari Kunjar bhat, Popat kunjar, Wagh bar hathi bhat/ Wagh kunjar, Vohra Cheer bhat,Maharas bhat,Chowkhadi bhat .Motifs of Patola though few are strictly Indian ……………………………..click here for more details