The Sanskrit word pattakulla, which means "silken cloth," is said to be the origin of the word patola. Known for their double ikat style, Patola sarees are traditionally made in Patan, Gujarat, India. <a href="https://maharanisareeshop.com/collections/patola-saree">Buy Patola Saree Online</a> for Woman.

 
According to legend, over 700 expert weavers from the Salvi community in Maharashtra and Karnataka moved to Gujarat in the twelfth century to work for the Solanki dynasty and start the Patola weaving tradition in Patan. These weavers are said to have been brought by King Kumarpala, who utilized Patola as a royal cloth, particularly during his visits to the temple.