Orient-Blue Patan Patola Sari from Gujarat with Ikat Weave

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Orient-Blue Patan Patola Sari from Gujarat with Ikat Weave

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Name: Orient-Blue Patan Patola Sari from Gujarat with Ikat Weave
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: SDF89
Price: 385.00 USD
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	SDF89
	Pure Silk
	Blouse/Underskirt Tailormade to Size

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A Tapestry of Heritage: The Orient-Blue Patan Patola Sari

Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of Gujarat with this breathtaking Orient-Blue Patan Patola Sari. A true testament to the rich cultural heritage of India, this sari is woven from the finest pure silk, offering a luxurious drape and an unparalleled sheen. The intricate Ikat weave, a meticulous process of resist-dyeing threads before weaving, creates a mesmerizing geometric pattern that is both timeless and captivating.

The Allure of Ikat

The magic of the Ikat technique lies in its inherent imperfections, which lend each sari a unique character. In this particular creation, the vibrant orient-blue hue serves as the canvas for a symphony of patterns. Delicate motifs, seemingly hand-drawn with threads, dance across the fabric, punctuated by bold geometric borders in striking gold. The play of colors, subtle yet sophisticated, evokes a sense of regal elegance. As the light catches the silk, the patterns shimmer and shift, revealing new depths and textures, a visual delight that speaks of masterful craftsmanship.

Crafted for Distinction

This Patan Patola sari is more than just an garment; it's a wearable piece of art passed down through generations. The meticulous process of creating an Ikat sari is labor-intensive, requiring immense skill and patience. Each thread is painstakingly tied and dyed, ensuring precision in the final design. The result is a fabric that is not only visually stunning but also incredibly durable. The pure silk ensures a smooth, cool feel against the skin, making it comfortable for all-day wear, whether for a special occasion or a significant cultural event. Its inherent elegance makes it a perfect choice for weddings, festivals, and formal gatherings, ensuring you stand out with grace and sophistication.

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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