Patola - Red, Green & Gold

A Jari Tissue Figure Design Heirloom in Multicolour

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 vibrant Rajkot Patola saree is woven in the traditional Figure Design, in a lively multicolour combination, crafted in a fine Jari Tissue silk that lends the fabric its soft, luminous sheen. Rendered through the pure single ikat handloom technique, it unfolds in a lively grid of pictorial squares across the body, each alternating jewel-toned ground enclosing a graceful elephant or a stylised bird in ivory and gold, bordered by a rich geometric diamond band and edged in a deep maroon zari border and pallu.

Rows of ivory elephants with raised trunks alternate with winged bird motifs across jewel-toned squares of emerald green, turquoise, fuchsia and mustard, each block framed by a delicate lattice of dotted diamonds. The pallu carries the same figurative grid before giving way to bands of interlocking diamonds and heart motifs in olive, teal and amber, and finally a broad mustard-gold band. Each motif 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 the pattern into focus. 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 lively multicolour combination, with ivory elephant and bird figures set against jewel-toned squares of emerald green, turquoise, fuchsia and mustard, framed by a deep maroon guard border and pallu edge.

Technique - The traditional Figure Design, rendered in the pure single ikat weave of Rajkot, in which only the weft yarns are resist-dyed and precisely aligned on the loom to bring the elephant and bird motifs into focus against the plain warp. A technique lighter in process than the double ikat tradition, yet still demanding great skill and patience to align each figure crisply within its coloured ground.

Fabric - A fine handwoven Jari Tissue silk, interlaced with delicate zari threads through the weave, lending the saree an airy drape and a soft golden shimmer with every fold.

Craft - A handwoven Rajkot Patola in the pictorial Figure Design, where ivory elephants and birds unfold across a multicolour grid, framed by geometric borders and a 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.