Navratna, nine gems woven in indigo and gold. Handloom Rajkot Patola from Gujarat.

A Navratna Heirloom in Yellow and 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 classic Navratna design, in a luminous yellow and blue shine combination, crafted in pure handwoven silk. Rendered through the pure single ikat handloom technique, it unfolds in a dense trellis of small floral diamonds across a deep indigo-blue field aglow with mustard yellow, bordered by a rich red trellis of heart and diamond motifs and a shimmering champagne-gold zari pallu.

A fine lattice of floral diamonds in mustard yellow, maroon, pink and ivory covers the indigo-blue body in the dense, jewel-like rhythm of the Navratna tradition, its multitude of tiny florets catching the light with a subtle shine. The border deepens into red, patterned with interlocking hearts and diamonds in maroon, mustard and cream, while the pallu opens into a row of oval medallions enclosing slender flowering trees on a deep maroon ground, before giving way to a broad, radiant champagne-gold zari band. Each floret takes shape through the painstaking resist-dyeing of the weft yarns before weaving, a pure single ikat technique that demands remarkable precision to bring such dense, fine-scale detail into focus on the loom. The saree is finished with a fringe of hand-tied deep maroon silk tassels, strung along a delicate crocheted edge.

SILK MARK CERTIFIED

Color - A luminous yellow and blue shine combination on a deep indigo ground, patterned in mustard, maroon, pink and ivory, framed by a rich red guard border and a radiant champagne-gold zari pallu.

Technique - The classic Navratna 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 dense floral diamond trellis into focus against the plain-dyed warp. Matching so many small florets calls for exceptional patience and precision from the weaver.

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

Craft - A handwoven Rajkot Patola in the classic Navratna design, where a dense floral diamond trellis glows in yellow and blue, framed by a red heart-and-diamond border and a radiant champagne-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.