ID YOU KNOW that some of the artwork D unearthed in the Ajanta caves bears remarkable resemblance to the famous patola tie-dye designs of Gujarat? Derived from the Sanskrit word pattakulla, patola is an expensive fabric that has enjoyed popularity since the 11th century. Double ikat patola weaving was said to protect combatants in warfare as well as against evil and illness. Patolas were frequently offered as extravagant gifts in the 17th and 18th centuries and were ministered with the same reverence as jewellery. In fact, it is said that Sita, Lord Rama’s wife, received patolas from King Janak.
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