Deep-Purple Patan Patola Sari from Gujarat with Ikat Weave

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	SDB54
	Pure Silk
	Blouse/Underskirt Tailormade to Size

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A Tapestry of Tradition: The Deep-Purple Patan Patola Ikat Saree

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat with this exquisite deep-purple Patan Patola saree. Crafted from the finest pure silk, this garment is a testament to the intricate art of Ikat weaving, a technique passed down through generations of skilled artisans. The captivating deep-purple hue forms the canvas for a mesmerizing pattern, where motifs suggestive of leaves or elongated teardrops are woven with a delicate touch. These designs, created through a complex resist-dyeing process before weaving, exhibit a subtle blur and a unique depth that is the hallmark of authentic Ikat.

The Art of Ikat Explained

The Patan Patola weaving tradition is renowned for its double ikat technique, where both the warp and weft threads are resist-dyed before being woven together. This meticulous process ensures that the pattern appears with remarkable clarity and sharpness on both sides of the fabric, creating a truly reversible masterpiece. The result is a saree that not only drapes beautifully but also tells a story of painstaking craftsmanship and artistic dedication. The interplay of colors within the Ikat design, as seen in the soft pinks and subtle greens against the dominant purple, adds a dynamic visual appeal. ––––––––––––––––––––

Elegance Redefined: Design and Detail

The border of this magnificent saree is a celebration of contrasting yet harmonious elements. A band of intricate geometric patterns, featuring a symphony of blues, yellows, and subtle greyish-blue diamonds, is elegantly framed by deep purple borders. This contrast highlights the central field of the saree, drawing the eye and adding a regal finish. The pallu, often the focal point of a saree, echoes the main design and border motifs, ensuring a cohesive and breathtaking overall presentation. The luxurious pure silk fabric lends a lustrous sheen and a fluid drape, enhancing the wearer's natural grace. This saree is more than just an apparel; it's a wearable work of art, embodying sophistication and timeless elegance for any special occasion.

Weaving a story: The Making of an Ikat Saree

Ikat textile is not an indigenous art that originated from India but it is believed to have come from Indonesia and other countries such as Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. The word “Ikat” has come from the Malaysian/Indonesian word Mengikat which refers to tying a bundle of yarn or threads together. The weaving style of Ikat sarees is special and unique. Although the motifs and patterns on these sarees may look simpler, it involves a complex weaving technique that gives a distinctive look to them. Ikat sarees are much loved in India for they add grace and elegance to a woman's overall beauty. The Ikat textile art has been practiced in India for over a thousand years and in recent years or decades, it has majorly developed in three states which are Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Gujarat. Eventually, these regions evolved their own style of designing and weaving Ikat sarees so much so that they are in high demand even in the international fashion world.

The characteristic designs of Ikat sarees are little blurred, multicolored and complex or complicated patterns, and the most common motifs are squares, hearts, paisleys, hexagons, diamonds, etc. The process of producing Ikat patterns requires hard labor and is usually done by skilled and experienced artisans. The steps involved in the process are as mentioned below:

1. Yarns are tied and dyed

Ikat patterns are developed by a special technique called the resist dyeing method. In Ikat art, instead of producing designs on fabric or the finished cloth, they are formed in yarn made of either cotton or silk. In the first step, the yarns are tied in a bundle and are wrapped or folded around a horizontal and/or vertical axis. The bundle is covered with wax or some other dye-resistant material with the desired pattern and the required color is applied. This process (tying and dyeing) is repeated several times until all the colors required are applied to complete the design.

2. Yarns are spun

Now the dyed yarns are dried and spun using the winding machine. Then the required length of yarn is cut off from the spinning machine and is ready to be woven into fabric.

3. Weaving is done

Once the yarn is dyed, the threads are unbundled and wound onto the loom as warp (longitudinal yarns) and weft (latitudinal yarns). The yarns are aligned properly in a way that the exact desired patterns and motifs are obtained. Thin bamboo strips are lashed to the threads to avoid their tangling or slipping as the loom is geared up to weave them. The designs that are formed out of the dyed yarns appear blurred rather than clear or sharp and this is the most important and main trait of Ikat sarees.

Since Ikat designs are created by directly dyeing the yarns rather than the cloth, they are formed on both sides and hence there is no need of giving a special finish to the saree. Ikat sarees come in many varieties of designs and patterns. Simple patterned sarees may take between 20 to 30 days to complete while the process may even go on for months to produce a detailed saree. Ikat sarees remain one of the most sought-after sarees among Indian women and their love for these is only increasing day by day.

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