Patola weaving is a highly accurate just a positioning of warp and weft of similar colour to obtain perfect design and harmony. The centenary of a woollen mill marzotto 18361936, 1936. These saris are popular among those who can afford the high prices. Patola for all story of indian crafts and craftsmen.
Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy weaving books on. The word patola is the plural formthe singular is patulu. Each one claims to be making the original patan patola. Due to this feature, the colour of patola doesnt fade even after a 100 years of usage, although the fabric might wear out. They are very expensive, once worn only by those belonging to royal and aristocratic families. Weaving is a method of textile production in which two distinct sets of yarns or threads are. One can only rejoice at the release of a new, expanded edition of one of the worlds best books on weaving. Patolaweaving is a closely guarded family tradition. Trace the history woven into the intricate and timeless patola sari from patan. Books online digital archive of documents on weaving and. From a mention in the kalpsutra, a 2000yearold jain holy book, to carvings in the ajanta. The history of patan patola is a very fortunate one, originating in the ajanta caves. The process is labour intensive, time consuming and requires high order of.
Patola is a double ikat weave, meaning there is no reverse side to it. The fame, charm, and the popularity of the patola sarees have been woven by centuries of rich history. Resource collection an online repository of articles 4720, books 459, illustrations 271, patents 398 and periodicals 22 relating to weaving. The paintings discovered in these caves have an uncanny similarity with the tie and dye patterns for which the. The family of rahul and sawant salvi have built a wonderful museum in patan that showcases the. Its believed that by wearing patola containing religious and miraculous powers, one feels god. A history of the handloom from ancient times to the present. Patola is a double ikat woven sari, usually made from silk, made in patan, gujarat, india. How fabric changed history by kassia st clair isbn. A history of the handloom from ancient times to the present broudy, eric on.
Difference between blended fabrics and union fabri. For them it was a magic cloth, which protected you in battle, which protected you from evil and bad health. Weaving heritage brings unique technology of hand weaving art to the fashion, double ikat patan patola saree n dupattas, bandhani ethnic. They are very expensive, once worn only by royalty and the aristocracy, they are popular and in demand from those whocan afford them. A sunday times uk book of the year shortlisted society of authors somerset maugham award a bbc radio 4 book of the week.
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