This family in Gujarat keeps 900-year-old heritage of Patola sarees alive

Nov 26, 2022

Patan (Gujarat), November 26 (ANI): The ancient craft of Patola sarees dates back to the 11th century and the Salve family in Patan has been carrying on their legacy of the craftwork for generations. King Kumarpal of the Solanki dynasty had some 700 families of Patola weavers who migrated from Jalna (Maharashtra) to settle in Patan in North Gujarat, and the Salves are among them.