Workshop of Salvi Brothers (Photographed in December of 1998)

Patola saris are prized pieces, and have been so throughout history. Salvi Brothers still use the traditional material, finest of silk and natural dyes.

Salvi Brothers workshop & tools of the trade

Salvi Brothers have won 2 Padmshiri awards for their Patola designs (on the wall). Manuscript of the book to be published. They use finest of silk yarn and natural dyes
Salvi Brother showing woven sampler		Salvi Brothers with their 2 Padmshiri awards (on the wall) and manuscripts of the book to be published on the table

Tools of the Trade (close-up)		(close-up)
Manuscript, National Geographic issue (article on Salvi Brothers weaving) and sample of finest silk used for weaving		Natural Dyes which are used for dying the silk

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