Single ikat of surendranagar

Ikat is an ancient technique, a method of wrapping yarns to form area of resist, and then dyeing these sections of yarns before the weaving of a cloth begins. Single ikat fabric are created by interweaving tied and dyed warp with plain weft or resisted weft yarns is inserted in plain warp.

Traditional double-ikat patola weaving technique from Patan in North Gujarat is highly intricate, labour intensive and one of the high cost production of Indian handlooms. Due to its intricacies and use of natural materials, Patan Patola can be the costliest of all saree varieties woven. The Surendranagar and Rajkot patola are a low-cost variation of the traditional technique, using cheaper raw materials leading to an affordable range of products.

For more information on Single Ikat Weaving pls refer to www.craftmark.org/standards

Video Documentation Credits: Vibhu Mittal and Vaidehi Chhaya from NID, Gujarat