{"product_id":"gajarani-patola-silk-saree-with-embellished-work","title":"Gajarāni — Patola Silk Saree with Embellished Work","description":"\u003cp\u003eGajarāni — Patola Silk Saree with Embellished Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a weave in Gujarat so precise, so painstaking, that royal households once measured their wealth by how many they owned. The old saying goes that a genuine Patola never fades — \"padi phaटी, pan fatee nahi,\" it may tear, but it will not lose its colour. Woven into this legacy is a motif reserved for royalty and celebration alike — the elephant, gaja, bearer of Lakshmi, symbol of prosperity, strength, and auspicious beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gajarāni is a resplendent Navy Blue Patola Silk Saree with Embellished Work — crafted using the double ikat technique, where both warp and weft threads are painstakingly tie-dyed before weaving, so that the pattern emerges from within the fabric itself rather than sitting atop it. This is one of the most technically demanding weaves in the world, traditionally taking months to complete, since even a fractional misalignment of thread can throw off the entire design. Across the navy body, a dense geometric lattice in coral, cream, and mustard unfolds — small motifs repeating with the hypnotic precision only true double ikat can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe border and pallu blaze into a vivid pink-red, carrying the Patola's most celebrated motif — a procession of ornamented elephants, rendered in the angular, faceted style native to the craft. This border has been further elevated with hand-embellished mirror and bead work, adding dimension and sparkle to the traditional weave — a contemporary hand meeting an ancient loom. Tasselled gold danglers at the pallu's edge complete the saree's regal, festive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a saree for the woman marking an occasion that matters — a Patola has always been worn at thresholds, weddings, and beginnings, carrying with it centuries of craft and the quiet promise of prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with temple gold or kundan jewellery in coral, red, or emerald tones. A red or contrast pink blouse will complete this saree's regal, celebratory character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kultural Raani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48903437910271,"sku":null,"price":18999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/7853\/0815\/files\/DSC07012-2.jpg?v=1785262784","url":"https:\/\/kulturalraani.com\/products\/gajarani-patola-silk-saree-with-embellished-work","provider":"Kultural Raani","version":"1.0","type":"link"}