In the Patan Patola Heritage Museum, one distinctive photograph is sure to catch the eye. A black and white photograph shows the art of Patola weaving being taught to the daughters in the family.

Patola sarees from Patan, Gujarat, are celebrated worldwide for their exquisite craftsmanship and cultural significance. Known for their vibrant colours, intricate designs, and luxurious silk ...

She looked phenomenal in a white flared Anarkali featuring Patan Patola work on the hem—an ode to the rich textile heritage of Gujarat. But the actual showstopper was her pink dupatta, draped ...

“A Patan patola sari ranges from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. I have started working with weavers from Hyderabad, Patan and Rajkot who make equally beautiful single-ikat patola that are not as expensive.” ...

Patan patola saris range from $1,500 to $8,500. Instead of designs being embroidered onto the textile, Patan patola requires them to be dyed onto the silk threads themselves.

Though usually they use traditional patterns and motifs, some patterns are made only once in a weaver’s lifetime. You will have to shell out at least Rs500,000 for a double ikat Patan Patola ...

The technique to weave a patola sari is unique only to Patan and does not exist elsewhere," says Kanubhai Salvi, master craftsman and vice-president of Patan Double-Ikat Patola Weavers' Association.

The Patan Patola Heritage isn’t one of the most ingeniously curated museums but it resonates with meaning and purpose. A large loom placed centrally is the first thing you notice.

Salvi says his family firm, Patan Patola Heritage, is the only one practising authentic patola weaving. “A lot of people make patola, but they use chemical dyes and the quality deteriorates ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during the 2024 ASEAN Summit in Laos, including a Patan Patola scarf for Lao President Naly Sisoulith and a malachite ...