Indian Patola: Double Ikat Mastery

The Rarest Weave

Patola from Patan, Gujarat is the pinnacle of ikat. Both warp and weft are resist-dyed so patterns align perfectly. A single error ruins the design.

Salvi Weavers

Exclusively practiced by the Salvi caste. Only 3-4 families in Patan maintain the full tradition.

Timeline

A single sari takes 4-7 months: design transfer, warp tying, sequential dyeing, precise weaving.