Silk cloth, used as wrapping skirt in ceremonial occasions

Silk cloth from Gujarat, with geometric motives. Such cloths are called patola (patolu, singular). They are made by members of the Salvi caste. The cloths, which are worn as saris, for example, play a role in various ceremonies, such as weddings.\Rectangular cloth with ornaments executed in double-ikat, i.e. on warp and weft threads. The cloth consists of a width and is woven in linen weave. Aroun…