Patola - One of the most expensive textiles in the world.
Patola is famous hand woven silk sarees from Patan district of Gujarat. Patola is double Ikat weaving style which makes it one of the most popular sarees of India. The name Patola is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Pattakulla', which is the plural form of the Gujarati word Patolu. Patola weaving is the most complicated technique of weaving in the world as it follows the double Ikat style for the warp and weft yarns. These yarns are dyed according to a pre-designed set of patterns. The Patola of Patan has also received its Geographical Indication Certificate in 2013. The Art of Patola Weaving is very ancient as it was known in the 4 th century in “Ajanta” Caves, which resembles the tie-dyes technique of Patola. Artisan of the Salvi caste from Maharashtra and Karnataka came to Patan due to the special request of Raja Kumar Pal in 1143AD. The king used to wear Patola daily for worship as he was following Jainism under the guidance of Kalikal Sarvgagna Hemch...