Question
Write a note on Patola weaving.###Give brief information about Patan Patola.

Answer

During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh of the Soianki Dynasty, many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan in Gujarat.
  • They wove sarees which are called Patolas.
  • This art is more than $850$ years old.
  • The Patola silk sarees are woven with Bevad Ikat. Ikat means weaving.
  • These sarees are woven is such a way that they can be worn on either sides.
  • It has a lot of variety and durability. The designs never fade but the cloth may tear.
  • Sadly there are few surviving families which carry out this complicated and time consuming art.

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