New Delhi (India), April 24: The word "Pattkalam" is something that has its roots in Sanskrit, and it is also believed that this is the emerging point of a fine silk cloth called Patola. It is a soft handmade loom with a fine end finish at the corner and motifs to identify its heritage. It is also a process where dying the fibers is done prior to weaving the cloth. The production of such fabric is also considered very rare, and since there are very minimal weavers left who have adapted to the process, it is almost a challenge to keep the tradition alive. The process of weaving and dying of Rajkot Patola was first derived in the 5th Century AD, and since then, this modernized in many ways to keep it alive. Dineshbhai Patolawala has been proven to be one such industry producing the Rajkot Patola cloth for ages, holding on to the tradition. The weaving process is a minute work bringing forth the Rajkot Patola tradition.
Rajkot Patola is also known as the "double ikat" technique, which takes more than 4 experienced specialists and about 6 months to deliver one piece of cloth. This form of ikat weaving became a thing when the Patan's ancestors moved to Rajkot with the help of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Lal Bahadur Shashtri almost 70 years ago. Rajkot Patola's importance was intensified by the immense dedication delivered by their sons Dinesh Bhai Makhwana, Niraj Makwana, and Tarun Makwana. This is now known as "Dineshbhai Patolawala." Their constant vision for them is to keep the tradition alive and produce high-quality Rajkot Patola with the help of highly experienced weavers. From celebrities to huge global fashion houses loves to collaborate with them to pick up their best designs on Rajkot Patola fabric. Dineshbhai Patolawala has been recognized at many levels with numerous awards and rewards from across the globe. Fashion shows are now keen on working with Dineshbhai Patolawala to create an enchanting style with a classic touch to the traditional motifs. The extreme combination of classic blended with new-era fashion has also outshined their work as Rajkot Patola weavers globally. It is also believed that when Rajkot Patola fabrics are resold, they intend to be sold at a higher price than that of the original one. This fabric is a rare beauty, and it is hard to ignore the fact that this technique ensures that the saree remains the same for over 300 years.
Dinesh Patolawala has been recognized by many, including The Akhil Bharat Khadi- Gramudhyog Mandal in the year 1948-49, and soon was enrolled as an ordinary to Dineshbhai Patolawala by Silk Mark Organisation of India in the year 2012-13. It is also said that the Silk Organization Of India recognized Dineshbhai Patolawala in the same year, 2012-13. Niraj Makwana is also one of the most important persons in the organization as he is believed to have raised awareness of the Rajkot Patola saree and has helped the business to innovate with the changing times. He has helped the industry to grow by understanding the market need to stay in style and adapt to the millennial style, keeping in mind the tradition and roots of the Rajkot Patola fabric. Their importance in the fabric industry has increased with the introduction of new products of Rajkot Patola, including scarfs, shawls, stoles, and many other modern accessories to help generate more business. Rajkot Patola has marked its presence with the constant deliverables provided by the Makwana family through "Dineshbhai Patolawala."