The Patola weave was traditionally done in

The Patola weave is a highly complex double ikat textile tradition primarily associated with Gujarat. Historically, Patan is the most renowned center for this craft, where the 'Patan Patola' became a symbol of royalty and wealth [3]. Historical accounts suggest that King Kumarpala brought hundreds of Patola weavers from Maharashtra and Karnataka to Patan in the 12th century to establish the craft. Surat also emerged as a significant historical center for silk weaving and Patola production, alongside other regions like Rajkot and Surendranagar [1]. While other regions like Pochampally in Telangana practice ikat weaving, the specific 'Patola' nomenclature and the traditional double ikat technique are most distinctively rooted in the Surat and Patan regions of Gujarat [1]. Other options like Benares (Kashi) and Paithan are famous for Banarasi and Paithani silks respectively, rather than the Patola weave [1].

Sources

1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond. Social Science-Class VI . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 8: Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One' > Textiles and Clothing > p. 128
2. [3] https://patan.nic.in/tourist-place/patola/