The Salvi community is particularly well known for making an indigenous variant of the complicated double Ikat, in which the warp and weft are tied and then resist-dyed before being put on the loom.Deriving its name from the word sal or ‘loom’, the Salvis are also known as the Patiwala or Patua community. Primarily found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, the Salvis are recognised as the creators of the famous Patan Patola weave. This complex textile combines the processes of tie-and-dye with weaving to produce the Ikat textile. The community is particularly well known for making an indigenous variant of the complicated double Ikat, in which the warp and weft are tied and then resist-dyed before being put on the loom.
Like the Ansaris, the Salvis too have been given GI rights for the Patan Patola. This endeavour has not only made it easier for the original product (made with 8-ply silk in Patan) to be distinguished from its copies, but has also encouraged the community to strive to retain its handloom traditions.
