Patola - Ivory

A Single-Ikkat Figure Patola in All Over Ivory

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 Patola saree unfolds in the traditional Figure design, in an all over soft ivory colour combination, handwoven in pure single-ikkat mulberry silk. Patterned across a light ivory ground with an interlocking diamond lattice, each cell encloses a gentle taupe-brown elephant, framed by teal cross-florals and small gold accents that repeat evenly across the field.

Rows of taupe-brown elephants fill the diamond lattice, framed by teal floral crosses and tiny gold blossoms across the ivory field. The border is patterned in a rhythmic band of magenta and olive leaf vines. The pallu opens onto a rich maroon-purple ground layered with rows of pink floral medallions bordered by olive leaf vines, closing into a luminous gold-orange zari stripe and fine white pinstripes, finished with a fringe of rich magenta silk tassels. Each motif takes shape through the painstaking resist-dyeing of the weft yarns before weaving, a single-ikkat technique that demands patience, precision and skill from the artisan.

SILK MARK CERTIFIED

Color - An all over soft ivory colour combination, patterned in taupe-brown, teal and gold, opening into a rich maroon-purple pallu with pink floral medallions and a magenta border, finished with a luminous gold-orange zari stripe.

Technique - The traditional single-ikkat Patola weave, in which the weft yarns are resist-dyed to the pattern before weaving and painstakingly aligned by hand on the loom, an exacting technique that brings the diamond lattice and elephants of the Figure design to life with characteristic clarity and depth.

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

Craft - A handwoven Patola masterpiece in the Figure design, where taupe-brown elephants and teal florals fill a diamond lattice across an all over ivory field, framed by a magenta leaf-vine border and a radiant golden 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.