Sometimes we take for granted the work that goes into these things and don't appreciate it that much. I'm glad videos like these help to show the people behind the product.
I don't wear sarees but my mother and sister do. Especially my mother has some classic pieces of Indian handlooms - from Silk Patola to Banarasi brocade, now incredibly difficult to find. The craftsmanship on those sarees, I always maintain, is pure art and the craft difficult to replicate. We have tried out best to preserve those sarees and yet a pure banarasi saree with real zari is falling apart. It is truly priceless and breaks my heart.
I didn't either, partly being grown up in western country and culture. But after videos like these, I started gifting Indian handlooms to my western friends with the write ups explaining hows of the art.
I had a skirt made with pieces of antique saris. The weight of the silk caused the top piece to tear & fray. I only got to wear it twice & it fell completely apart. I kept it it, because the fabrics are absolutely gorgeous. But it lives in a basket & I can't actually use it.
Proud to be a part of Gujarati culture and Business Insider covering Patan Patola. It's one of the oldest artwork of Gujarat, many poems in history have included phrases of Patan Patola in Gujarati language.
When she said “imported” dyes like indigo, it broken my heart a little. Indigo farming was a big part of the Bengal famine during British rule. Maybe it’s time to grow India’s own on Indian terms?
Indigo was grown at the expense of growing food crops. This kept food prices high and indigo was cheap. Now that we have food sufficieny, yes we can grow indigo on a commercial scale.
Actually it's Bengal genocide perpetrated by SoB Winston Churchill. If Axis powers have won WWs entire story around Hitler would have evaporated and replaced by Churchill. Hence never ever believe in history.... the conclusions or all wars ie History is written by victors. Churchill was Hitler for India. We recently completed yearly remembrance of Jallianwala bagh massacre.
Indigo dye is indigenous to India.... India was known for colourful clothes. Traditionally Indians were experts in making dyes and techniques to retain the colour in clothes. India was exploited for the indigo farming by Britishers
I hope traditions like this keep being appreciated and celebrated by as many of as possible. I'm a precolonial fashion lover and I'm always proud to add pieces like this to my humble collection 🙏✨ thank you for this informative video 🤍✨
I felt like saying "It's ONLY $8,000?!?" Surely such craftsmanship is worth far more!!! tens of thousands, I would say, $18,000, to $50,000, to pay the workers properly for such skill.
I hope people realise the importance of hand made textiles and crafts . India has 30+ states and every state has a special textile garment we call saree which is the most popular and graceful garment. It is banarasi saree from where I belong . Patola is made with so much effort because it is considered a saree for special occasions - wedding or a worship gathering. ❤
The same is done in Mexico but for Rebozos, they’re expensive and highly appreciated but since they’re expensive few people buy them or make them…. it’s truly an art…. I hope that these skilled craftsmen keep working
I just clicked off this video to look up Rebozos and I really had no idea what it was. They really are magnificent and I learned how significant they have been in daily life and fashion. Very cool.
I found the fabrics. That’s a lot different from Patan ikat. Patan ikat is a lot more complex using lots of mixed intricate patterns and being a saree, there is a huge border with multicolored big patterns, which makes the whole process even more complicated. The Mexican tie and dye is a classical tie and dye which is not as intricate as Patan. Hence its not the same.
The ikat embodying can be found in the American continent (originally made by the aboriginals),central Asia, India,Indonesia & Japan but only in India,Bali & Japan double ikat (both weft & warp) can be found.Out of double ikat embroidery Patan Potola is the hardest.It's truly remarkable achievement in the world of craftsmanship. Bali ikat influenced by Patan Potola motifs.
India has so many talented artisans, and the complexity and beauty of the art that is produced is truly something to behold. If I didn't live on the other side of the world, I would certainly buy as much as I could...what I could afford, that is!
I have loved saris and Indian textiles for many years. The Patan Patola is the gold standard for ikat dyeing and weaving! Thank you for this inside view of the making of these works of art.
Great work must be appreciated more. I didn't realize Javanese Sultan, Princes & Princeses wore Patan Patola. It must be considered very artistic & high class internatioanally. Greetings from Java, Indonesia.
@@oggy.adityanath any product who can afford it they will purchase it. It's not that if a rich man have an Audi car everyone should have it and vice-versa
I loved this episode's narrator. Such a well-loved and beautiful fabric deserves to be narrated by someone with a soothing voice, accurate articulation, and clear pronunciation.
@@JustMe54328 tbh i don't think they should share the secret. there are already fake patola saris out there and if the secret is out, it will likely mechanized and lose the significance of the craft, all because some people want cheaper patolas. some things should be kept a secret.
That is an absolutely fantastic process - to dye individual segments of threads, repeatedly! Certainly worth the cost. I would love a scarf made like that.
Never have i ever heard about patan patola saree. I'm from Kerala. I only knew kanjivaram and banarasi ones. New knowledge.thx business insider for exploring my nation, so I can access more info into my culture and traditions. Please consider a video on Kalaripayattu (martial art of kerala)… and Ayurveda.
The West can never equal this level of haute couture. It is way way above. Look at the materials they source for their outfits… you’ll see most of it is painstakingly made in India. Their cost of their clothing in no way provides a fair wage for the artisans of india
@@elhombredeoro955 lot of billionaires are there in India. As our country is so big, we are having all classes of people. It's our art and still there is demand for this expensive saree🎉
I would invite business insiders to Surin Province, Thailand. They had learnt the Platola style from Indian Brahmin since the prehistoric era. They modify with their own style. They served the last Khmer Empire royal, the Ayutthaya Kingdom royal, and the Thai royal. the patterns were complex and amazing.
My mother who’s a school teacher has a beautiful collection of these sarees.. after watching this video, I think I’ll ask her to get them insured.. it’s an amazing art!
Just bought patola saree for 35000 rupees from Mumbai. It was love at first sight, now little scared to wear it as I might spoil it. Kudos to this skilled workers
This shows how we human-beings can be as precise and accurate as an A.I or a computer. Through trail & error and If we keep on practicing the skill. Nothing is impossible holds soo true.
Ancient india was the fashion capital it's clothing and dressing style was famous throughout the world. The traders across the globe came to india for it's unique fabrics
Beautiful depiction of d hard work ppl put into such a eye catching art....amazing👌👌👌 We cn often see AMBANI family wearing this saree......hope she also puts efforts for large scale development of this art....❤
The wonder that is India! A similar heritage silk saree is the Pochampalli from Andhra Pradesh. It is woven with stunning geometrically perfect designs.
The intricacy! So beautiful,and the skill and concentration required to bring every aspect of the saris' creation.I hope these people receive proper compensation for their efforts and time,especially as the completed saris command such high prices.
"It's only worn by those who can afford it." I understand what the commentary means but it's still a weird kind of statement :D Very unique patterning method that I would not imagine someone would thought of trying.
I just hope they know that their work is truly incredible. There's something holy in such an act of creation, especially when it's so detailed, so careful...this work is priceless.
This kind of Ikat weaving is only found in 3 states of India, Gujrat, Odisha and Andhra pradesh. Speaking of Odisha, we call Ikat as Bandhana in Odia and it is usually made in the western and Central districts of Odisha. Both, double and single tye dying are used for this saree and these sarees are unique as they show the refined Vaishnavaite culture of Odisha.
It's a long journey of a saree step by step.If i get a chance to go to Gujrat i must visit this Patola House to see this extraordinary marvellous work.Thanks for making this authentic video.
Salut to these artists.. I dont have a drop of their patience. The video gave me lowkey anxiety because of how long the process is.. But i admire them.. Would love to buy this kind of saree
Beautiful, commitment, just amazing to watch , time consuming and done from the heart it's just awesome ....price wise could be higher to ensure great payment for man power... congratulations to this beautiful Souls carrying this creativity forward
There is a similar type of saree weaving found in Andhra called Ikkat! These options are great because they can be worn on either side (no front or back). Traditional Zari is also made from pure gold or silver
Beautiful but VERY expensive textile. It's 8K DOLLARS not rupees 😱. Converts to 6.5 lakh rupees! Thank you BI for this video. Learnt something new today. 🙏
This video shows how rich we were in our art and culture which was unmatchable by anyone around the world and how conveniently it was broken in the old age and made to die gradually
The making of Patola saree is so intricate I am astonished how the weavers do it with so much ease I realise that academic qualification is not always necessary fo do something It's the mind that must be sharp
Sometimes we take for granted the work that goes into these things and don't appreciate it that much. I'm glad videos like these help to show the people behind the product.
Haven't watched the video but I doubt they get paid anywhere near fair. Hope I'm wrong
Yes!!! These are absolutely stunning. And makes them so special.
My nephew filmed this documentary.. I feel proud. You will bless him
Good job nephew! This is amazing , I'm so impressed with this style of weaving.
God bless you Nephew
God bless you Nephew
@@jennoq1311he filmed it not weaven it.
No i will not
I don't wear sarees but my mother and sister do. Especially my mother has some classic pieces of Indian handlooms - from Silk Patola to Banarasi brocade, now incredibly difficult to find. The craftsmanship on those sarees, I always maintain, is pure art and the craft difficult to replicate. We have tried out best to preserve those sarees and yet a pure banarasi saree with real zari is falling apart. It is truly priceless and breaks my heart.
I didn't either, partly being grown up in western country and culture. But after videos like these, I started gifting Indian handlooms to my western friends with the write ups explaining hows of the art.
I had a skirt made with pieces of antique saris. The weight of the silk caused the top piece to tear & fray. I only got to wear it twice & it fell completely apart. I kept it it, because the fabrics are absolutely gorgeous. But it lives in a basket & I can't actually use it.
You can save the zari and bring it to a weaver in Varanasi to be woven again in a customised saree.
Please save the zari
Proud to be a part of Gujarati culture and Business Insider covering Patan Patola. It's one of the oldest artwork of Gujarat, many poems in history have included phrases of Patan Patola in Gujarati language.
Absolutely.. છેલાજી રે મારે હાટુ પાટણથી પટોળાં મોંઘાં લાવજો 😄
It was a Maharashtra culture initially then passed on to people who were forced to settle in Gujrat
@@155animaNo, it's Gujarati design from Patan, Gujarat
@@Selinnaguzno , actually it was from Maharashtra Rashtrakuta time period that saris were created ... Then it was taken to Gujarat
The craftsmanship and knowledge it takes to make those saris. The amount of effort that goes into getting it right is jaw dropping.
When she said “imported” dyes like indigo, it broken my heart a little. Indigo farming was a big part of the Bengal famine during British rule. Maybe it’s time to grow India’s own on Indian terms?
Indigo was grown at the expense of growing food crops. This kept food prices high and indigo was cheap.
Now that we have food sufficieny, yes we can grow indigo on a commercial scale.
But modern dye is much cheaper. I don't think there's gonna be a market as earlier.
Actually it's Bengal genocide perpetrated by SoB Winston Churchill.
If Axis powers have won WWs entire story around Hitler would have evaporated and replaced by Churchill.
Hence never ever believe in history.... the conclusions or all wars ie History is written by victors.
Churchill was Hitler for India.
We recently completed yearly remembrance of Jallianwala bagh massacre.
@@manasranjanpatra5043 yeah. Rice fields were forcibly wrenched from farmers .
Indigo dye is indigenous to India.... India was known for colourful clothes. Traditionally Indians were experts in making dyes and techniques to retain the colour in clothes. India was exploited for the indigo farming by Britishers
Mothers usually pass on their Patan patolas to daughters during their wedding here in Gujarat.
That is freakin' incredible amount of planning/engineering & attention to the details; I mean, for just 6 inches? Wow.
That's what she said.
6 yards
@@JustMe54328 listen @ 6:27 she’s right when she says 6 inches.
I hope traditions like this keep being appreciated and celebrated by as many of as possible. I'm a precolonial fashion lover and I'm always proud to add pieces like this to my humble collection 🙏✨ thank you for this informative video 🤍✨
I felt like saying "It's ONLY $8,000?!?" Surely such craftsmanship is worth far more!!! tens of thousands, I would say, $18,000, to $50,000, to pay the workers properly for such skill.
I’m 100% certain they could charge 5-10x more and there’d still be a market.
It will be more expensive if people like you are really buying it.
I hope people realise the importance of hand made textiles and crafts . India has 30+ states and every state has a special textile garment we call saree which is the most popular and graceful garment. It is banarasi saree from where I belong . Patola is made with so much effort because it is considered a saree for special occasions - wedding or a worship gathering. ❤
You should go buy them all, its only 8000 like you said.
Actually, if converted to rupees, it has a high purchasing power.. it's something around ₹6.4 lakh. One can basically get a modest car.
The same is done in Mexico but for Rebozos, they’re expensive and highly appreciated but since they’re expensive few people buy them or make them…. it’s truly an art…. I hope that these skilled craftsmen keep working
I just clicked off this video to look up Rebozos and I really had no idea what it was. They really are magnificent and I learned how significant they have been in daily life and fashion. Very cool.
What’s the fabric called in Mexico. Would love to explore more of those textiles too.
I found the fabrics. That’s a lot different from Patan ikat. Patan ikat is a lot more complex using lots of mixed intricate patterns and being a saree, there is a huge border with multicolored big patterns, which makes the whole process even more complicated. The Mexican tie and dye is a classical tie and dye which is not as intricate as Patan. Hence its not the same.
The ikat embodying can be found in the American continent (originally made by the aboriginals),central Asia, India,Indonesia & Japan but only in India,Bali & Japan double ikat (both weft & warp) can be found.Out of double ikat embroidery Patan Potola is the hardest.It's truly remarkable achievement in the world of craftsmanship. Bali ikat influenced by Patan Potola motifs.
India has so many talented artisans, and the complexity and beauty of the art that is produced is truly something to behold. If I didn't live on the other side of the world, I would certainly buy as much as I could...what I could afford, that is!
I have loved saris and Indian textiles for many years. The Patan Patola is the gold standard for ikat dyeing and weaving! Thank you for this inside view of the making of these works of art.
So happy my culture is being represented! I love patola sarees
!!!!
How stunning are these saree? To see the work that goes behind making them makes me appreciate the intricacy and the cost!
Only Indians can hv such a complex artform! Hats off to such artists n their hardwork.
I feel crazy. It is so complex. It is hard to believe such effort they put for a garment.
Great work must be appreciated more. I didn't realize Javanese Sultan, Princes & Princeses wore Patan Patola. It must be considered very artistic & high class internatioanally. Greetings from Java, Indonesia.
The entire process is so complex that even if it’s sold at $20000 could sound pretty low ❤
Supongo que serán muy populares en India un producto al alcance de todo el mundo 🤑🤑🤑
But can YOU afford over ₹16L for a saree? 🤡
@@oggy.adityanath if one wants to wear original Patan Patola saree then you will have to.
@@shekhawat2004 W-h-y 🗿
@@oggy.adityanath any product who can afford it they will purchase it. It's not that if a rich man have an Audi car everyone should have it and vice-versa
I loved this episode's narrator. Such a well-loved and beautiful fabric deserves to be narrated by someone with a soothing voice, accurate articulation, and clear pronunciation.
The art should be given GI tag and conserved by UNESCO . THE YOUTH SHOULD BE INTRODUCED to such exclusive and unique art . INCREDIBLE🎉❤❤❤
It has GI tag I think
It did get the GI tag in 2013.
Salvi s don’t really share the secret with others
@@JustMe54328 tbh i don't think they should share the secret. there are already fake patola saris out there and if the secret is out, it will likely mechanized and lose the significance of the craft, all because some people want cheaper patolas. some things should be kept a secret.
India never fails to amaze me ❤
Mind-blowing and too beautiful for words. The craftsmanship. Wow. Immense respect.
I got a patola for my mom in November last year. It's a mesmerizing work of art
Love u....nice of U❤🎉
Hii can u please send some link, I have to buy for my mom also
That is an absolutely fantastic process - to dye individual segments of threads, repeatedly! Certainly worth the cost. I would love a scarf made like that.
The main advantage of patola is that you can wear it from both sides
It's gorgeous and a huge labor of love. What an honor to have one.
These workers are incredible. Enormous skill and patience they have. I guess some areas can never be touched by tech advancements (AI !)
What amazing artistry that goes into this magnificent Patan Patola saree! Such a labor of love!
Never have i ever heard about patan patola saree. I'm from Kerala. I only knew kanjivaram and banarasi ones. New knowledge.thx business insider for exploring my nation, so I can access more info into my culture and traditions. Please consider a video on Kalaripayattu (martial art of kerala)… and Ayurveda.
Ayurveda is a sham
Amazing and beautiful! Great example of patience, beauty, and value of the hard work.
Dang! The artisans deserve more. Absolutely stunning.
The main characteristics of patolas is that you can wear it from both side which makes it unique from other craft work
This is like next level haute couture.
The West can never equal this level of haute couture. It is way way above. Look at the materials they source for their outfits… you’ll see most of it is painstakingly made in India. Their cost of their clothing in no way provides a fair wage for the artisans of india
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$8500 for something that takes several skilled artisans a year to finish is not expensive. It's a lot of money, but certainly not expensive.
Maybe that's expensive for Indians.
@@elhombredeoro955 lot of billionaires are there in India. As our country is so big, we are having all classes of people. It's our art and still there is demand for this expensive saree🎉
if it takes me 1 year to make something I'd definitely charge way more than that
8000 dollars is lot of money when changed into Indian rupees
Buy it.
I would invite business insiders to Surin Province, Thailand. They had learnt the Platola style from Indian Brahmin since the prehistoric era. They modify with their own style. They served the last Khmer Empire royal, the Ayutthaya Kingdom royal, and the Thai royal. the patterns were complex and amazing.
Wow! Just wow! Mathematics and creativity together!!
This in fascinating! And the results are beautiful! The dyes are incredibly vibrant!
Literally that's hard work.... dedication to work for one saree.. respect the people and their hard work..when you buy it.
My mother who’s a school teacher has a beautiful collection of these sarees.. after watching this video, I think I’ll ask her to get them insured.. it’s an amazing art!
I love how these people still stick to their craft and culture till this day
Hats off to the weavers 🎉
This is definitely something where I understand why it costs so much!
Just bought patola saree for 35000 rupees from Mumbai. It was love at first sight, now little scared to wear it as I might spoil it. Kudos to this skilled workers
Suspiciously low price
Frame it and place it on your wall.
This shows how we human-beings can be as precise and accurate as an A.I or a computer. Through trail & error and If we keep on practicing the skill.
Nothing is impossible holds soo true.
We should not let this kind of art die and respect the people who make it.
Ancient india was the fashion capital it's clothing and dressing style was famous throughout the world. The traders across the globe came to india for it's unique fabrics
Beautiful depiction of d hard work ppl put into such a eye catching art....amazing👌👌👌
We cn often see AMBANI family wearing this saree......hope she also puts efforts for large scale development of this art....❤
I guess this is the origin of the tie dye shirts I wore in the 70’s. This art form is beautiful.
The wonder that is India! A similar heritage silk saree is the Pochampalli from Andhra Pradesh. It is woven with stunning geometrically perfect designs.
Absolutely mind blowing what intricate artistry India possesses❤
Now that's true couture ❤❤ hallmark sarees that are fashionable for every generation
this is so touching. the effort and dedication. thank you 🙏
Please make video of sambalpuri sarees of Odisha which uses double ikat and single ikat weaving
That's an insane hardwork and talent.
The intricacy! So beautiful,and the skill and concentration required to bring every aspect of the saris' creation.I hope these people receive proper compensation for their efforts and time,especially as the completed saris command such high prices.
Exquisite !!!
Sambalpuri & bomkai ikat sarees are also woven in a similar manner.....❤️🧡💛💚💙❤️🧡💛💚
I'm definitely buying this when I go to India 😍
These people are masters and the beauty they create is absolutely incredible.
Wow, only in India. Take a bow to these artisans.
Amazing!❤❤❤i hope the skilled artisan's knotting that fabric are being well paid!
This channel is great for those 1am random videos
I also love these fabric.❤❤❤
"It's only worn by those who can afford it." I understand what the commentary means but it's still a weird kind of statement :D
Very unique patterning method that I would not imagine someone would thought of trying.
This is the height of art .....so long to get one saree done ...artisans hats off to them....I would get lazy mid way 😂
Just amazing on how much work goes into these , absolutely beautiful pieces
This is crazy hardwork, and possible only in India. It's mind boggling how hardworking Indians can be.
I just hope they know that their work is truly incredible. There's something holy in such an act of creation, especially when it's so detailed, so careful...this work is priceless.
I just discovered this channel & so appreciate it! ❤
Wow Amazing Craft Work & Details 🙏🙏🙏👍👌
Lots of Respect to All The People Who contribute To Make This Art piece Complete ❤❤👍🙏👌
This kind of Ikat weaving is only found in 3 states of India, Gujrat, Odisha and Andhra pradesh.
Speaking of Odisha, we call Ikat as Bandhana in Odia and it is usually made in the western and Central districts of Odisha. Both, double and single tye dying are used for this saree and these sarees are unique as they show the refined Vaishnavaite culture of Odisha.
Telangana, Pochampalli ikkath
Amazing simply amazing 🇰🇪🇰🇪🙏
Namaste. This is next level craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.
It's a long journey of a saree step by step.If i get a chance to go to Gujrat i must visit this Patola House to see this extraordinary marvellous work.Thanks for making this authentic video.
Proud to say that I'm born in Patan which is the home to this marvelous ancient indigenous art ❤😊
Salut to these artists.. I dont have a drop of their patience. The video gave me lowkey anxiety because of how long the process is.. But i admire them.. Would love to buy this kind of saree
Beautiful, commitment, just amazing to watch , time consuming and done from the heart it's just awesome ....price wise could be higher to ensure great payment for man power... congratulations to this beautiful Souls carrying this creativity forward
I knew making such fabric was theoretically possible, but seeing it in reality, with such intricate patterns, it is unbelievable.
Wonderful video, thank you Canada
It deserves to be more expensive then dior and Hermes bags
AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL ! And TRUE ARTISANS !
This is really an eye opener. No wonder the sarees are so costly. Really time taking and difficult work
There is a similar type of saree weaving found in Andhra called Ikkat! These options are great because they can be worn on either side (no front or back). Traditional Zari is also made from pure gold or silver
I think the weaving technique is called ikat. A comment above says ikat is done in 3 states, Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra.
WOW! Truly AMAZING!!!!!
So much details, their hard work, time consuming is truly amazing .
❤❤❤
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Wow kya mehnat se banthe hi ye sadiya thank you so much ye video banaya gaya 👏🏼👏🏼
The only song running in my mind right now-> proper patola nakhara ye swag 😍🤗👍🏼🤣
What a beautiful workmanship.
I'm the type who buy something novel like this and never wear it because its too precious lol.
Beautiful but VERY expensive textile. It's 8K DOLLARS not rupees 😱. Converts to 6.5 lakh rupees! Thank you BI for this video. Learnt something new today. 🙏
Insider business is filling the gap of Indian documentaries in my life instead of the Indian media🤗🙃
So much of hardwork...respect for each and everyone involved in this tradition...Hope govt. retains these talent's through development programmes 🙏🙏
This is so beautiful..wish i cud afford it..
Genius work👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌Spell bound and speechless
My Mother owns one sari that was given to her by my grandmother when she married. We Gujaraties love patola sarees
Interesting. Excellent crafting.
This video shows how rich we were in our art and culture which was unmatchable by anyone around the world and how conveniently it was broken in the old age and made to die gradually
The making of Patola saree is so intricate I am astonished how the weavers do it with so much ease
I realise that academic qualification is not always necessary fo do something
It's the mind that must be sharp
To see women wearing this beautiful designs in Lakme fashion week filled my chest with pride.
They deserves more than the designer...great work
Wao that's why India is called World in it's self❤
These things are a wonder. I wore one to my wedding (but it was probably just a patolu design not a real handwoven one). The designs are high art.