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Patan patola saris range from $1,500 to $8,500. Instead of designs being embroidered onto the textile, Patan patola requires them to be dyed onto the silk threads themselves. Both horizontal and vertical threads are dyed, then cross-woven to reveal the design. The most complex designs can take one and a half years of manual work to complete.
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@peace4myheart Жыл бұрын

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.

@-Me_ Жыл бұрын

Haven't watched the video but I doubt they get paid anywhere near fair. Hope I'm wrong

@namelessgrace6319 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! These are absolutely stunning. And makes them so special.

@dmmultimediahili1639 Жыл бұрын

My nephew filmed this documentary.. I feel proud. You will bless him

@jennoq1311 5 ай бұрын

Good job nephew! This is amazing , I'm so impressed with this style of weaving.

@santusanturohit4832 5 ай бұрын

God bless you Nephew

@slappy_chimp 4 ай бұрын

God bless you Nephew

@amritapritam2891 3 ай бұрын

@@jennoq1311he filmed it not weaven it.

@asdasdasdqwe123 3 ай бұрын

No i will not

@dasikakn Жыл бұрын

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?

@manasranjanpatra5043 Жыл бұрын

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.

@manjurani1317 Жыл бұрын

But modern dye is much cheaper. I don't think there's gonna be a market as earlier.

@aatmaDipoBhava Жыл бұрын

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.

@pam1001100 Жыл бұрын

@@manasranjanpatra5043 yeah. Rice fields were forcibly wrenched from farmers .

@deeptibhandari151 Жыл бұрын

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

@ladeeeedah Жыл бұрын

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.

@filmeria Жыл бұрын

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.

@greenmtnmellie 3 ай бұрын

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.

@sophroniel Жыл бұрын

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.

@appearnowappearlater Жыл бұрын

I’m 100% certain they could charge 5-10x more and there’d still be a market.

@xaviernice7548 Жыл бұрын

It will be more expensive if people like you are really buying it.

@missjohri Жыл бұрын

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. ❤

@mvrdxrmonxy Жыл бұрын

You should go buy them all, its only 8000 like you said.

@anshuldhule9628 Жыл бұрын

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.

@VarunVyas93 Жыл бұрын

Mothers usually pass on their Patan patolas to daughters during their wedding here in Gujarat.

@Krunal1804 Жыл бұрын

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.

@niyatikaushik4343 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.. છેલાજી રે મારે હાટુ પાટણથી પટોળાં મોંઘાં લાવજો 😄

@155anima 11 ай бұрын

It was a Maharashtra culture initially then passed on to people who were forced to settle in Gujrat

@Selinnaguz 10 ай бұрын

@@155animaNo, it's Gujarati design from Patan, Gujarat

@amreshlaldas236 8 ай бұрын

@@155animabut as always credit will be given to our beloved Mughals. Banarasi saree for example. According to one article on google:- The Mughal empire is largely to thank for the introduction of the Banarasi saree in the country. The exceptional craftsmanship required to weave this silk, was brought in by the Mughals who made significant efforts to elevate the art of weaving and designing. This led to the birth of many a weaver who took to the silk. Native people of Banaras get zero credit for it.😂 I wonder, why do they even call it banarasi saree. Mughals were from Uzbekistan, weren't they😅. By the way I have a question, does Maharashtra give to natives or mughals?

@speed999-uj5kr 6 ай бұрын

@@Selinnaguzno , actually it was from Maharashtra Rashtrakuta time period that saris were created ... Then it was taken to Gujarat

@shekhawat2004 Жыл бұрын

The entire process is so complex that even if it’s sold at $20000 could sound pretty low ❤

@Babushkaya Жыл бұрын

Supongo que serán muy populares en India un producto al alcance de todo el mundo 🤑🤑🤑

@oggy.adityanath Жыл бұрын

But can YOU afford over ₹16L for a saree? 🤡

@shekhawat2004 Жыл бұрын

@@oggy.adityanath if one wants to wear original Patan Patola saree then you will have to.

@oggy.adityanath Жыл бұрын

@@shekhawat2004 W-h-y 🗿

@varalakshmikota2497 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@ae2948 Жыл бұрын

The craftsmanship and knowledge it takes to make those saris. The amount of effort that goes into getting it right is jaw dropping.

@FussyLee Жыл бұрын

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.

@jimmyyu2184 Жыл бұрын

That is freakin' incredible amount of planning/engineering & attention to the details; I mean, for just 6 inches? Wow.

@movssx Жыл бұрын

That's what she said.

@JustMe54328 Жыл бұрын

6 yards

@Mismad 4 ай бұрын

@@JustMe54328 listen @ 6:27 she’s right when she says 6 inches.

@Dejuarez77 Жыл бұрын

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

@erinmalone2669 6 ай бұрын

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.

@sangycappu 4 ай бұрын

What’s the fabric called in Mexico. Would love to explore more of those textiles too.

@sangycappu 4 ай бұрын

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.

@lattemama Жыл бұрын

$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.

@elhombredeoro955 Жыл бұрын

Maybe that's expensive for Indians.

@varalakshmikota2497 Жыл бұрын

@@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🎉

@Deady4u Жыл бұрын

if it takes me 1 year to make something I'd definitely charge way more than that

@rajirajiraji7232 Жыл бұрын

8000 dollars is lot of money when changed into Indian rupees

@indranilguchhayat1779 Жыл бұрын

Buy it.

@chamilajla Жыл бұрын

I feel crazy. It is so complex. It is hard to believe such effort they put for a garment.

@pawsity2081 Жыл бұрын

India never fails to amaze me ❤

@ranjanaporwal2065 Жыл бұрын

The art should be given GI tag and conserved by UNESCO . THE YOUTH SHOULD BE INTRODUCED to such exclusive and unique art . INCREDIBLE🎉❤❤❤

@sonu24196able Жыл бұрын

It has GI tag I think

@kirtisawant9288 Жыл бұрын

It did get the GI tag in 2013.

@JustMe54328 Жыл бұрын

Salvi s don’t really share the secret with others

@nidhi2693 11 ай бұрын

@@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.

@gunmetal2445 Жыл бұрын

This is like next level haute couture.

@sangeetaparsankumar4232 Жыл бұрын

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

@Jyoti-kh8wc Жыл бұрын

this comment needs more likes

@mendaparadhaval Жыл бұрын

The main characteristics of patolas is that you can wear it from both side which makes it unique from other craft work

@MoonDevi963 Жыл бұрын

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 🤍✨

@memyselfandeye76 Жыл бұрын

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!

@meghasivan Жыл бұрын

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.

@orionfernandes4587 Жыл бұрын

Ayurveda is a sham

@frithbarbat 6 ай бұрын

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.

@TheLilikprasaja Жыл бұрын

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.

@alpanakalita7049 Жыл бұрын

Only Indians can hv such a complex artform! Hats off to such artists n their hardwork.

@geethamangalore8706 Жыл бұрын

These workers are incredible. Enormous skill and patience they have. I guess some areas can never be touched by tech advancements (AI !)

@mpatel5252 Жыл бұрын

So happy my culture is being represented! I love patola sarees !!!!

@sujathaviswanathan7210 Жыл бұрын

What amazing artistry that goes into this magnificent Patan Patola saree! Such a labor of love!

@KateandBree Жыл бұрын

How stunning are these saree? To see the work that goes behind making them makes me appreciate the intricacy and the cost!

@beckstheimpatient4135 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Im_TheWall 8 ай бұрын

The main advantage of patola is that you can wear it from both sides

@Kaysterdam Жыл бұрын

I got a patola for my mom in November last year. It's a mesmerizing work of art

@dhirajdeore434 6 ай бұрын

Love u....nice of U❤🎉

@Dude_997 Ай бұрын

Hii can u please send some link, I have to buy for my mom also

@ziolove Жыл бұрын

Mind-blowing and too beautiful for words. The craftsmanship. Wow. Immense respect.

@saramartinez3142 Жыл бұрын

It's gorgeous and a huge labor of love. What an honor to have one.

@user-wy4jf1bb3h Жыл бұрын

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.

@eliciacheney84 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely something where I understand why it costs so much!

@lichh64 Жыл бұрын

I love how these people still stick to their craft and culture till this day

@suzannest-hilaire8201 Жыл бұрын

Amazing and beautiful! Great example of patience, beauty, and value of the hard work.

@AkhtarM28 Жыл бұрын

Dang! The artisans deserve more. Absolutely stunning.

@aiswaryabersan7983 Жыл бұрын

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

@sheetalpatwal1362 Жыл бұрын

Literally that's hard work.... dedication to work for one saree.. respect the people and their hard work..when you buy it.

@JenniferPChung Жыл бұрын

This in fascinating! And the results are beautiful! The dyes are incredibly vibrant!

@shlokasworld2626 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to the weavers 🎉

@drbandanasoren Жыл бұрын

Please make video of sambalpuri sarees of Odisha which uses double ikat and single ikat weaving

@naminders1172 Жыл бұрын

We should not let this kind of art die and respect the people who make it.

@spkspk1416 Жыл бұрын

It deserves to be more expensive then dior and Hermes bags

@meghaljain7935 Жыл бұрын

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....❤

@pamelanadel3787 6 ай бұрын

I guess this is the origin of the tie dye shirts I wore in the 70’s. This art form is beautiful.

@ujjwallepcha9002 Жыл бұрын

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.

@liveinthemoment3670 Жыл бұрын

WOW! Truly AMAZING!!!!! So much details, their hard work, time consuming is truly amazing . ❤❤❤ 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@moodyreader5081 Жыл бұрын

The wonder that is India! A similar heritage silk saree is the Pochampalli from Andhra Pradesh. It is woven with stunning geometrically perfect designs.

@crewlikeme2600 Жыл бұрын

This is the height of art .....so long to get one saree done ...artisans hats off to them....I would get lazy mid way 😂

@macjonseun6920 Жыл бұрын

If same was sold by some Italian or french brand it would cost 100k

@mirrorflame1988 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Just wow! Mathematics and creativity together!!

@holni1 Жыл бұрын

I'm the type who buy something novel like this and never wear it because its too precious lol.

@paadipanta2607 6 ай бұрын

Wow, only in India. Take a bow to these artisans.

@sharmilaghosh374 Жыл бұрын

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.

@unseelie63 2 сағат бұрын

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.

@flora6768 4 ай бұрын

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.

@JamunaPriya 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely mind blowing what intricate artistry India possesses❤

@KriRama Жыл бұрын

I just discovered this channel & so appreciate it! ❤

@sheri1368 3 ай бұрын

Just amazing on how much work goes into these , absolutely beautiful pieces

@pumathewsp737 Жыл бұрын

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

@priyadarshi8548 10 ай бұрын

Suspiciously low price

@johealingtouch6683 Жыл бұрын

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

@charusaxena3509 Жыл бұрын

Exquisite !!! Sambalpuri & bomkai ikat sarees are also woven in a similar manner.....❤️🧡💛💚💙❤️🧡💛💚

@infinite5795 Жыл бұрын

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.

@santoshreddymaale5311 6 ай бұрын

Telangana, Pochampalli ikkath

@ngolongsl Жыл бұрын

"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.

@claire4974 Жыл бұрын

Ironic to see one of the owners or workers wearing an Adidas sweatshirt 😅. So amazing the craftsmanship that goes into these saris. Indian textiles are among the most beautiful in the world

@cab102361 5 ай бұрын

These people are masters and the beauty they create is absolutely incredible.

@manjulasrivastava8852 9 ай бұрын

So much of hardwork...respect for each and everyone involved in this tradition...Hope govt. retains these talent's through development programmes 🙏🙏

@lakshmi.narayana10 6 ай бұрын

this is so touching. the effort and dedication. thank you 🙏

@ebubeawachie Жыл бұрын

This is a combination of “So Expensive” and “Still Standing”

@AR-ho7be Жыл бұрын

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

@ShabnoorQuraishi Жыл бұрын

This is crazy hardwork, and possible only in India. It's mind boggling how hardworking Indians can be.

@greenleaf8217 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful workmanship.

@manjulamusic8922 Жыл бұрын

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

@aceyboy Жыл бұрын

This channel is great for those 1am random videos

@ultronhere4356 Жыл бұрын

Insider business is filling the gap of Indian documentaries in my life instead of the Indian media🤗🙃

@Meghnaaad 10 ай бұрын

That's an insane hardwork and talent.

@GabrielleduVent Жыл бұрын

Now imagine if the Indians were never colonized and they brought this level of precision and ingenuity to industry. They'd be an economic giant by now.

@MayankKhemka Жыл бұрын

Already were before Brits arrived on our shores

@chitrachopra1497 Жыл бұрын

We were in the past before we were overrun by Muslim invaders and Brits

@pronitaphukon2936 Жыл бұрын

They deserves more than the designer...great work

@arthiarchie1995 9 ай бұрын

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

@nidhisawant4313 6 ай бұрын

I think the weaving technique is called ikat. A comment above says ikat is done in 3 states, Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra.

@beverlylumley4150 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, thank you Canada

@lj6079 10 ай бұрын

I'm definitely buying this when I go to India 😍

@sushamakarve8504 Жыл бұрын

Real work of art and heart.

@GMSqueaky91 Жыл бұрын

I have always thought saris were beautiful, even as a little girl.

@Vb-fy4sv 6 ай бұрын

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL ! And TRUE ARTISANS !

@harmonk8012 6 ай бұрын

Namaste. This is next level craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

@rohiniguiland4873 Жыл бұрын

I crochet and if a piece takes me a year to finish yeah I was charging an arm and a leg too. These are beautiful though.

@binitarai1604 7 ай бұрын

I also love these fabric.❤❤❤

@oof7708 8 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful..wish i cud afford it..

@abhisheksoni2980 Жыл бұрын

To see women wearing this beautiful designs in Lakme fashion week filled my chest with pride.

@primadonnagworl Жыл бұрын

And this is the reason, why they say, "CHHELA JI RE MAARI HAATU PATAN THI PATODA MONGHA LAAVJO" literally translating to, Bring expensive Patola of patan for me... 💅🏽💅🏽

@nonza7502 11 ай бұрын

I have this beautiful saree and love wearing it!

@Zubbvlgs Жыл бұрын

Wow this is some next level craftsmanship

@justayoutuber1906 4 ай бұрын

Wow - impressive skill and dedication.

@prativaprativa981 Жыл бұрын

Great craftsmanship. Odisha ikkat weaving also follow same procedure

@massenib7549 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👏🏾, such hard workers

@jasmineabdulla5719 11 ай бұрын

My first saree was Patola for my 10th Farewell party my Dad gifted me so emotionally attached to Patola saree🥰

@dostagirl9551 6 ай бұрын

I never thought I'd say this, but they're undercharging. A year to make with this level of complexity and it's only 8K? Meanwhile you got fashion houses putting together bags and clothes with 200 dollars worth of materials, 40 dollars worth of overseas labor and selling it for three times this amount. We need to bring back the practice of paying for actual quality like these items versus a three inch label sewn on a product.