Design Resource
Patola Saree Weaving - Patan
Double Ikat Style Sarees
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, B. Srikanth, Lija M. G. and Smitha S.
Tools and Raw Materials
The best raw silk available in the market is preferred for the production of Patola saree weaving.
• Slant Loom: Slant Loom is used to interlace the warp and weft yarns.
• Bamboo Poles (Kamthi): Bamboo poles are used to fasten the warp beam at the further end of the loom.
• Wooden Sword or Beater (Vi): It is use to held the interlaced yarns together near the cloth beam.
• Cloth Beam (tor): The woven fabric rolled on to the beam on the loom.
• Shuttle (Nali): Shuttle is use to insert the weft thread into the loom.
• Yarn Winder (Parita): Yarn winder is use to wind the yarn to the spindle.
• Vessels for Dyeing: Vessels are used to apply the color on the silk yarn.
• Quill like Iron Needles: It is use to adjust the slight shifting yarns and ensure perfect color alignment.
