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Patola double ikat

South Asia tradition · 4 examples · indicative market tier: $5k–50k (serious collector)

A Patola sari is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat, India. The word patola is the plural form; the singular is patolu. These saris are made using silk threads that are first dyed with natural colors and then woven together to create the intricate patterns and designs. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Wall Hanging or Ceiling Canopy
Wall Hanging or Ceiling Canopy, early 1900s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Fragment
Fragment, 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art
Indian Trade Cloth (Patola)
Indian Trade Cloth (Patola), 19th century or earlier
The Met
Silk Patolu Sari
Silk Patolu Sari, 1800s
Cleveland Museum of Art

Where to buy

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