Saree or Sari is a traditional attire of Indian subcontinent. There are different kinds of sarees for different occasions. Some of them are Kanchipuram, Kerala or Lehenga Style saree. Why am I talking about this? Because today’s Nanchi’s Fun Facts Friday is about one of the most popular sarees in India which originates from a small town in Gujarat – Patan. I am talking about the famous Patola saree from Patan.
Fun facts? Let’s read some….
- Patola is a double ikat woven sari.
- It is a complex process of tie and dying on the wrap and weft separately weaving.
- The weaving of one saree may take 6 months to a year to make.
- The range of each Patola saree is from 1 lakh to few lakhs.
- It does not have a reverse side as both sides have equal intensity of color and design.
- There are only 3 families in Patan that weave this highly precious patola sarees.
- Patola is believed to be a holy cloth and brings miraculous power to the one who wears it.
- The common motifs of Patola sarees are geometric designs of flowers, parrots, elephants and human figures.
- These days, as a sign of good wishes, Patola is gifted to daughters and daughter-in-laws in marriages.
- Patola requires a lot of patience, imagination, and undivided attention.
I visited one of the three families and was stunned by the amount of hard work goes behind weaving one sari. I got to see the loom and the intricacy behind the designs. Some of the members are the 16th generation in this family business of weaving patola.
Would you like to visit and experience it someday?
Some of the fun facts you might like to read!
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The price is surprising at first but once you see the amount of effort required, it makes total sense. So beautiful!
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Yes, absolutely correct, Todd. They get this amount for one sari in a year! So that makes sense this sari is so expensive when it takes minimum 6 months to weave it!😊
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Oh of course! I hadn’t done the math in that direction. In that sense – a lakh or even a few seems like a bargain for six months of someone’s hard work.
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Wow, I love sarees…
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Yes, Namrata! Saris are so elegant. 😊
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Wonderful, Madam..!! Loved the intricate details of Patan Patola sarees.. 😊😊
Learnt a lot of new information on these sarees. One interesting feature of these sarees is the fact that it can be passed through your ring with ease. I don’t think any other variant of sarees made on Earth can match this level of skill and dexterity.
Nice to read and learn from you again.. 😊😊
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Yes, you are right Abir. The Patola was made in such size that they can pass through the ring. Also, did you know? The Patola of Patan keeps its color for approx.300 years!! And the loom is operated only by hand and no mechanical motions which you can not find anywhere else in the world. We are so proud of such a rich culture and artisan.
Have a happy weekend! 😊😊
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Absolutely.. It’s without doubt that India has a rich cultural heritage.. 😊😊
Thank you Madam for sharing the same..!!
Take Care and Have a great weekend yourself.. 😊😊
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You too take care. Awaiting your post! 😊
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So nice of you Madam.. 😊😊 Hope it’s able to meet your expectations.. 😊😊
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I am sure. 😊
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This was such an informative post N. I heard about patola sarees but didn’t know about the efforts it takes to weave one. I think Indian art and artisan’s work should be given more coverage to reach out to greater people.
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After reading this post come to know why they are costly. It needs so much effort to weave a saree .
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The patola you have shared is so strikingly beautiful. My kind of colour & print. The weaved sarees of different states are a prized possession….. Infact an heirloom!
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Love this saree!!! 🙂
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Thanks for the information. Something new for me to learn since I don’t know much about Sari. 😉
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Patola is one of the best things you’ll see. But now only 3 families make them and that’s an area of concern.
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Yes, I agree. Watching them make the saree with so much of hard work and intricacy is a different experience. I too am worried about the number of families following this art! 😦
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Wow and sarees can be so beautiful.. 😉
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AMAZING WORK
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Great informative post. Love sarees 😍.
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Thank you Kritika! Sarees are so beautiful! 😊
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Indeed 🤩
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I loved the kanchipuram sari, i saw them make it, such a process. I bought a deep emerald one for my daughter, she loves it.
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Kanchipuram Saree is also so detailed and elegant. Deep emerald is a pretty color. ❤❤
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Very informative post. Thank you for sharing the information.
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Thank you Sharda. I am glad you liked it! 😊
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That was an amazing piece of article. Informative as well. The nooks and corners of India will have some amazing stories to tell. Loved reading this.
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