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Patola (History (Salvis - originally from
Maharashtra -
A courtier said…
Patola
History
Salvis - originally from
Maharashtra -
A courtier said the patolas
the king from patan were impure
as the king of the region where
they were made, used it on his
bed before letting them out in
the market, thus the king of patan
invited them to settle in patan.
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in south India, it
was used as temple
hangings and covering
for elephants #
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Motifs
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Geometric
Vohra Gaaji Bhat
popular with the vohra
muslim community, used
by the mother in law
in the wedding.
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Nature
Chhabdi - Basket of flowers
eight petalled lotus
Fertility ritual involving
a basket of flowers placed
on a woman's head.
used by brahmins of
the Surat area
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Paan Bhat
Pipal Leaf. Ahmad Shah dynasty's
fondness for the pipal leaf. Translation
from architecture to textile. Harappan
Seal with pipal leaf
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ideas
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Depicting the passage
of time, seasons through
background.
Unique Product-life-cycle
of a Patola, long gestation
period. One investment for
generations to come.
emphasising heirloom
through the brand exp.
Ancestry.com-like patola tracker?
Trivia
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Made in silk as it lasts
for 80 to 90 years,
Cotton would be a waste
as it tears in 40 to 50 years
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Economy
Reason for cost
Manual Labour
Time required in
tying, untying, dyeing
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