Stars and elephants, woven in royal blue. Handloom Rajkot Patola from Gujarat.

A Star Design Heirloom in Royal Blue

Step into the world of Patola, where every thread is dyed before it is woven, and the pattern lives inside the yarn itself long before it ever touches the loom.

This exquisite Rajkot Patola saree is woven in the traditional Star design with figure motifs, in a vivid red and blue colour combination, crafted in pure handwoven Patola silk. Rendered through the pure single ikat handloom technique, it unfolds in a grid of eight-pointed star medallions in teal and turquoise across a vivid royal blue field, each enclosing a white elephant or a golden deer, interspersed with slender flowering trees, bordered by a rich maroon-red floral trellis and a radiant orange-gold zari pallu.

Alternating star-shaped medallions in teal and turquoise enclose white elephants in ceremonial trappings and golden deer at graze, set between slender flowering trees and drop-shaped floral buds in red and yellow across the royal blue body. The border deepens into maroon-red, patterned with a fine floral trellis and pink blossoms, while the pallu carries bands of small arched floral panels before opening into a broad, radiant orange-gold zari band. Each star and figure takes shape through the painstaking resist-dyeing of the weft yarns before weaving, a pure single ikat technique that demands exceptional precision to bring every medallion and motif into crisp focus on the loom. The saree is finished with a fringe of hand-tied deep red silk tassels, strung along a delicate crocheted edge.

SILK MARK CERTIFIED

Color - A vivid red and blue colour combination, with teal and turquoise star medallions patterned in white, gold and red across a royal blue ground, framed by a rich maroon-red guard border and a radiant orange-gold zari pallu.

Technique - The traditional Star design with figure motifs, rendered in the pure single ikat weave of Rajkot, in which the weft yarns are resist-dyed and precisely aligned on the loom to bring the star medallions, elephants and deer into focus against the plain-dyed warp. Each figure is painstakingly matched on the loom, reflecting the exceptional skill of the weaver.

Fabric - Luxurious handwoven pure Patola silk, with the beautiful character and subtle variations unique to an authentic single ikat weave.

Craft - A handwoven Rajkot Patola in the Star design with figure motifs, where teal star medallions enclosing elephants and deer unfold across a royal blue field, framed by a maroon-red floral border and a radiant orange-gold pallu, edged with hand-tied silk tassels.

Blouse - An unstitched blouse piece in the same fabric as the saree is included.

The Artful Finish - Ready to wear, with fall neatly done. The pallu is completed with hand-knotted netted silk tassels, adding a graceful final flourish.

Preserving Your Heritage - To honor the artistry of your Patola, cradle it in soft cotton or breathable muslin, ensuring it is refolded every few months to keep the silk supple and free of permanent creases. Guard this treasure from the reach of perfumes, dampness, and the harsh glare of direct sun. Professional dry cleaning is advised to maintain the ethereal luster of the zari and the integrity of the silk. In every thread of Patola, a legacy of craft is preserved.

A Note on Handmade Beauty

No two handcrafted sarees are ever exactly alike. Subtle variations in colour, texture, and finish are part of their charm, the quiet signature of the hands that created them. Colors and textures may also appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography, screen settings, and other viewing conditions.

Every motif tells a story. Every thread carries the artisan's touch. And when you drape it, that story becomes yours.