પાડી પટેલે ભાત, ફાટે પણ ફાટે નહિં। as per this Gujarati saying colour and design never fade rather the cloth may tear. It shows the fabulous nature of the 11th century craft of patola_ a double Ikat woven fabrics usually made from silk. Indian traditional varieties are pearls in a ocean, every pearls are unique and priceless. This only happens due to hardwork, imaginative skills, craftsmanship and unique execution of ethics weavers who see it as an art rather than a means of livelihood. It is their efforts and market research that has enable newer varieties to come up with innovative and unique designs to keep the interest bloom in handling fabrics. In turn the weaving industries’ needs push and encouragement for the effortless growth by passing of time. The name Patola is derived from the Sanskrit word “pattakulla “ . Even though the Patola fabric is said to be of Gujarati origin, its earliest mention is in South India as per ...