Patola comes from Patan in Gujarat, and the true double-ikat version is among the most demanding weaves in the world — the yarn is dyed to the pattern before a single thread is woven. That geometry, with its sharp diamonds and parrot and elephant motifs, is what people recognise instantly.

These Patola-pattern sarees are chosen for wedding wear. The palette is traditionally bold: reds, greens and deep contrast borders that hold up beautifully under function lighting.