Patan Patola Heritage Museum

The Patan Patola Heritage Museum is not very planned but has a clear meaning and purpose. Visitors first see the large loom in the center of the Museum. The Patola Heritage Museum is one of the best places to visit in Patan.

The Patan Patola Heritage Museum displays photographs and award certificates of so many celebrities. It also has old sarees 200 year old dresses for a child. The Museum also has a small library. It has academic books about the Patola Museum. It also has samples of textiles from many different countries.

The interiors of the Museum have a nonindustrial look and are made of semi finished wood. It also has an audio visual room for people with interest in weaving techniques. The visitors can watch the documentary and learn about the methods of weaving. The display items like Patola saree and Textiles are in closed glass cupboards. 

History of Patan Patola Heritage Museum

The art of double ikat is very old. It is available in some of the paintings in the Ajanta cave. It is a belief that during the 12th century, ad comma King Kumarpal invited 700 families of Patola Weavers to live in cotton in Gujarat. The Salvi family, the owner of the Patola Museum, was also one of the 700 families. The family has preserved the arts for the last 35 generations.

Patan patola is also important in India's cultural history. The Museum has really good colors and beautiful craft works; it makes it look like luxury. The Patan patola is made through a labor-intensive procedure requiring considerable skill and precision. The heritage museum is a must visit during the Patan tour package.

Who was the owner of Patan Patola?

Legend says that in the 12th century AD, King Kumarpal of the Solanki dynasty invited 700 families of patola weavers from Jalna6 (South Maharashtra) to live in Patan, North Gujarat. The Salvi family is one of the few who have continued and preserved this traditional art.