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Patan Patola

Recently, Prime Minister of India gifted a ‘Patan Patola’ scarf to the Prime Minister of Italy at the G20 summit.

  • Patola is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in Patan, Gujarat which dates back to the 11th century.
  • The Patola fabrics bear an equal intensity of colors and design on both sides.
  • One of the major practitioners of this art form is the Salvi family from North Gujarat.