Patola - Magenta

A Six Figure Motif Designer Heirloom in Magenta

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 a striking Six Figure Motif design, in a rich magenta and deep violet colour combination, crafted in pure handwoven mulberry silk. Rendered through the pure single ikat handloom technique, it unfolds in a lattice of diamond medallions across a deep violet field, each enclosing one of six graceful figures - a butterfly, a deer, an elephant, a parrot, a peacock and a swan - bordered by a botanical vine band and a radiant gold-bronze zari pallu.

Within each violet medallion a different figure takes shape: golden deer and ivory elephants, teal parrots, sky-blue peacocks with coiling tails, and a swan with wings outspread, all rendered in ivory, gold, teal and coral against the deep violet ground. The border unfolds in a botanical vine of pink blossoms, while the pallu descends in tapering magenta spires dotted with small medallions before opening into a broad, radiant gold-bronze zari band. Each figure takes shape through the painstaking resist-dyeing of the weft yarns before weaving, a pure single ikat technique that calls for exceptional precision as the dyed threads are aligned on the loom to bring every motif into crisp focus. The saree is finished with a fringe of hand-tied magenta silk tassels, strung along a delicate crocheted edge.

SILK MARK CERTIFIED

Color - A rich colour combination of deep violet-purple and vivid magenta pink, patterned in ivory, gold, teal, sky blue and coral, framed by a bold magenta guard border and a radiant gold-bronze zari pallu.

Technique - The distinctive Six Figure Motif 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 each figure into focus against the plain-dyed warp ground. Each motif is painstakingly matched on the loom, demanding exceptional patience and precision from the artisan.

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

Craft - A handwoven Rajkot Patola in the pictorial Six Figure Motif design, where a butterfly, a deer, an elephant, a parrot, a peacock and a swan unfold in individual medallions across a deep violet field, framed by botanical borders and a radiant gold-bronze 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.