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Why Patola Sarees Take a Year to Weave
The mathematics of double-ikat — and the reason a single Patan Patola can carry a six-figure price tag.
22 Apr 2026
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Patola
From Gujarat
Double-ikat silk from Patan, Gujarat — both warp and weft pre-dyed, woven by only a handful of families.
Patan Patola is one of the most labour-intensive textiles on earth. A single saree can take six months to a year, with both warp and weft yarns dyed in resist patterns before weaving.
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