Patola is a type of silk sari that is famous for its intricate designs and patterns. The border and pallu (the decorative end of the sari) are particularly important parts of the design. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to draw a Patola-style border and pallu sketch:
- Start by drawing a rectangle for the border. Patola saris usually have a narrow border, so make sure the rectangle is not too wide.
- Draw a smaller rectangle inside the border rectangle. This will be the inner border.
- Draw a series of small circles or dots along the inner border. This is a common Patola design element.
- Draw a series of diagonal lines inside the border rectangle. These lines should be evenly spaced and run from one corner of the rectangle to the opposite corner.
- Draw a series of small diamond shapes inside the border rectangle. These shapes should be placed in between the diagonal lines.
- Draw a series of small triangles along the outer edge of the border. These triangles should point outward.
- Now it’s time to draw the pallu. Start by drawing a large rectangle at the end of the border. This rectangle should be longer than the border and wider at one end.
- Draw a diagonal line from the narrower end of the rectangle to the opposite corner. This will create a triangular shape.
- Draw a series of small circles or dots along the edge of the triangular shape.
- Fill in the triangular shape with a repeating pattern of your choice. Patola designs often include geometric shapes, flowers, or animals.
- Add some additional design elements to the pallu, such as more dots or circles, small diamonds, or triangles.
- Finally, add some color to your design. Patola saris are known for their vibrant colors, so feel free to use bold shades like red, blue, green, or yellow.
