Patola - Blue and Red

A Navratna Nari Kunjar 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 Navratna mix Nari Kunjar design, worked in a small, miniature scale across a vivid royal blue field, crafted in pure handwoven Patola silk. Rendered through the pure single ikat handloom technique, it unfolds in a dense diagonal trellis of diamond rosettes, tiny elephants and parrots in a Navratna-inspired multicolour palette, bordered by a deep maroon-red pallu rich with floral trellis work and a radiant orange-gold zari band.

Rows of miniature ivory elephants and colourful parrots interlock with red-and-yellow diamond rosettes across the royal blue body, in the intricate small-scale rhythm of the Nari Kunjar tradition. The pallu deepens into maroon-red, unfolding bands of pink blossom trellises and floral sprays in coral, olive and gold, before giving way to a broad, radiant orange-gold zari band. Each miniature motif takes shape through the painstaking resist-dyeing of the weft yarns before weaving, a pure single ikat technique that calls for exceptional precision to bring such fine, small-scale detail 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 Navratna-inspired multicolour combination on a vivid royal blue ground, patterned in ivory, red, yellow, teal and black, framed by a deep maroon-red pallu and a radiant orange-gold zari border.

Technique - The traditional Navratna mix Nari Kunjar design, 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 miniature elephant, parrot and rosette motifs into focus against the plain-dyed warp. Working at such a small scale calls for exceptional precision, as even the finest motifs must be matched crisply on the loom.

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 Navratna mix Nari Kunjar design, where miniature elephants, parrots and diamond rosettes unfold across a royal blue field, framed by rich floral borders and a radiant 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.