Details
CollectionSouth & Southeast Asian Collection
Object numberS1967-0079-001-0
TitlePatola sari - C
DescriptionPurchased in Udaipur, Rajasthan, this patola has a plain golden yellow centre-field with longitudinal borders. Its longitudinal borders feature a row of caparisoned elephants alternating with birds, and transverse borders decorated with two rows of stylised floral motifs.
Rare, silk patola, (see above). Worn by bride. Favored by Jain community. This type of ikat pattern is "gollo vali" meaning plain
Rare, silk patola, (see above). Worn by bride. Favored by Jain community. This type of ikat pattern is "gollo vali" meaning plain
Production placePatan, Gujarat, India
Production date 1800 - 1899
Production periodMid 19th Century
Object categoryClothing/Accessories, Textile
MaterialSilk, Textile, Natural Dye, Dye
TechniqueDouble Ikat, Ikat, Resist Dyeing, Weaving
Dimensions
Length: 106 cm
Width: 129 cm
Width: 129 cm
