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Patola means “Queen of Silks”. The Patola Silk Sarees are one of the finest varieties of handloom silk saree from Gujarat. Patola sarees are woven with great clarity and precision. They are well known all over the world for their highly delicate patterns. These sarees are woven by master weavers on a special type of silk called ‘Patola Silk’. Geometric designs with folk motifs and flaming colors are characteristic features of Patola sarees. Each Patola saree reflects the skill and imagination of the weaver and is exclusive by nature. Patan and Surat are famous destinations of Patola sarees. Patan, the place in Gujarat, is well known for its Patola saree.The art of Patola sarees flourished with the arrival and settlement of Salvi weavers from Karnataka and Maharashtra in Patan under the patronage of royal Solanki Rajputs and affluent people of Gujarat. This dates back to the 12th century. The historical evidences determine that Patola sarees have been made since at least the thirteenth century and have always had aristocratic or ritualistic associations. The walls of some south Indian temples, such as at Mattancheri (Kerala) and Padmanabhapuram (southern Tamil Nadu) contain eighteenth-century depictions of Patola designs.Patola sarees have evolved from the days of sultanate reign and era of royals and confined to Gujarat for an acclaiming stature as one of the finest pieces of fabric and works of art. Gujarat is believed to have exported Patola sarees to South-East Asia since at least the fourteenth century. The later development and expansion of Patola weaving is also traced in the historical evidences. This depicts that after the fall of Solanki dynasty, the wealthy Gujarati merchants patronized the Salvis. Gradually the Patola sarees became a status symbol with Gujarati girls and became an essential part of the women closet.
A Saree is usually forty-five to fifty-two inches wide and could be anywhere between four to nine yards long. The dimensions are governed by the manner in which it is draped. There are numerous ways in which a Saree can be draped, each signifying its origin and the weaver’s socio-cultural identity, including the community or region it comes from. Traditionally, each region of India reflects a unique manner in which its womenfolk have draped a Saree.
As a product, the traditional Saree is recognized by the way it is designed and woven. Its surface is clearly divided into three distinct parts- the Body, the Border and the Pallav or the end piece.
The Body covers the central portion of the Saree that is draped around by the person and usually pleated in front of the navel. The design and ornamentation of this part is such that the ornamented areas are visible when the garment is draped.
The Border, a relatively heavier part than the body, runs through the entire length of the Saree along the selvedge. The selvedge itself is integrated in the border and its design. Not only do the borders enhance the Saree’s aesthetic appeal, but also provide additional weight at the edge that facilitates the fall of the Saree. The border design also reflects the individuality and the social status of the weaver.
The most celebrated and therefore the most flaunted part of the Saree is its Pallav. All draping styles, that ever prevailed, have liberally emphasized the Pallav. The craftsmanship of a handloom weaver and his innate design sensibilities come to the fore here. The pattern created on the Pallav is not replicated anywhere else on the Saree and this is what makes the Pallav special and exclusive.
Handloom Sarees are woven in Cotton as well as Silk. While Cotton Sarees with indigenous varieties of short staple Cotton originated first, the local varieties of wild Silk, called Tussar, Eri, Muga and Mulberry were also used for exclusive purposes. However, Cotton remains the most dominant fibre in the history of Indian textiles. Due to the climatic conditions, Cotton has always been the preferred fabric of the masses in India for everyday wear as well as for special occasions. The Silk variety was patronized by the royalty and the elite. It is only since the last century that the common masses, with their rising economic status, have become more inclined to Silk Sarees for a bride’s trousseau or for select occasions.
Even with multicultural dimensions of the Indian society and intermittent explorations with the new forms of textiles over the centuries, one important thread of continuity still exists: the Saree. Cross cultural influences, however, have only led to the further expansion of its visual language and orientation. In fact, these influences have made the craft richer by lending their characteristics to the cultural ethos of the times.
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