Patola sarees is one of the best types of hand-woven silk saris from Gujarat. These saris are woven by skilled weavers in a special place called “Patala Silk”.
Patola Saris is a famous double-woven silk fabric originally made in Patan, Gujarat. Using an intricately calculated method of dyeing and weaving, the Fabrics of saris are literally the same on both sides. A single version of ikat is simpler and budget friendly than the original version of Patola sarees.
Most women would love to have a Patola silk saree collection, and when we say collection, we mean more than one or having at least a few from semi silk patola sarees to a pure patola silk saree. There are variations to fit any budget and are an image of luxury and tradition.
Different Types of Patola Sarees Affordable & Handloom
Explore the variations of patola sarees for weddings and parties, affordable & handloom.
- Intricate geometric print patterns in Sindh, like – nine jewel designs known as Navaratna Bhat design.
- Animal Motifs – Kinjar And Popat (Elephant and Bird)
- The Nari – dancing girl motif
- Paan Bhat – Peepal Tree Leaf Design Motif
- Chhabdi Bhat Design – Flower Basket design.
- The authentically weaves of geometry patterns
Surat Patola Sarees – Semisilk Patola Sarees
Semi Silk or man made silk patola sarees. These can be available in two types, one is the weave designs of ikat patola saree in semi silk. These are most famously known in Surat city for their lesser value or retail price. They can also have semi silk fabric with patola pattern print over it. See Video above to see what surat patola silk sarees look like.
Combinations of modern hues like Grey, Cream, Tints in prints of Patola ikat weave or a Heavy semi silk zari saree in bright hues are also available in Surat Patola Sarees.
Patan Patola Handloom Sarees
The beauty of the sari patan patola is that it has stood the test of time over the years and has retained its originality. Weaving, patterns and designs are more traditional and have not changed much over the years. All this is part of the rich heritage of the patan patola, which has successfully displaced its existence in a changing time.
It’s said it takes 6-9 months or sometimes 4-5 months to weave one patan patola saree with the pure and handloom technique with the traditional designs. The labour itself makes this saree expensive and can be found in beautiful bright hues or all vivid colors.
The patan patola pure sarees have no blouse end and come the same on both sides, no wrong side on saree. It’s a matt silk saree but is heavy due to pure yarns.
Buying a patan patola wedding saree is the best choice for traditional Gujarati weddings. Many women wear these premium priced sarees to weddings like mother of bride or mother of groom. The most intricate design weave in Patola saree is the Navaratna Bhat design patola saree.
Rajkoti Patola Silk Sarees
They are woven in Gujarat but take less time to weave than patan handloom sarees. These are budget friendly yet very Traditional Patola Sarees. They have some combinations of soft silk yarn and a double ikat weave design.
They have zari borders and find a variety of motifs that are famous in Bandhani style and Geometry Designs. Designs in florals, lehenriya, birds and animals are available. But some also just have flora and geometry patterns of tie dye effect for those that don’t wear animal motifs in clothing.
Hyderabadi Patola Saree Collection
A variety of pure silk sarees from South India, known as the Hyderabadi Patola sarees also their traditional motifs and designs known to be Pochampally sarees of Ikat Weaving are Patola Sarees.
Many sarees are in the contemporary style, of contrast borders on saree with bright or modern hues and design concepts. You can find zigzag patterns, traditional bhat design on panel section, big floral ikat butta all over saree and to attract the young women choices.
Traditional weaves of temples in the south, and goddesses and nari mudra motifs adorn Hyderabadi Patola silk wedding saris. Compared to Rajkoti Patola sarees, these are more affordable.
Sarees for weddings or festive wear can also feature detailed embellished designs on ikat weave or border work.
There are more varieties of Patola Sarees that are not in silk but like cottons but different colors and styles may also make it different from what a normal patola saree silk saree would like.