Why Patan Patola Saris Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business

Patan patola saris range from $1,500 to $8,500. Instead of designs being embroidered onto the textile, Patan patola requires them to be dyed onto the silk threads themselves. Both horizontal and vertical threads are dyed, then cross-woven to reveal the design. The most complex designs can take one and a half years of manual work to complete. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: 10 Of The World’s Priciest Arts And Art Supplies | So Expensive | Insider Business    • 10 Of The World’s Priciest Arts And Art Su...   Why Damascus Knives Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business    • Why Damascus Knives Are So Expensive | So ...   Why Japanese Calligraphy Ink Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business    • Why Japanese Calligraphy Ink Is So Expensi...   ------------------------------------------------------ #Sari #SoExpensive #InsiderBusiness Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Insider Business on Facebook:   / businessinsider   Insider Business on Instagram:   / insiderbusiness   Insider Business on Twitter:   / businessinsider   Insider Business on Snapchat:   / 5319643143   Insider Business on TikTok:   / businessinsider   Why Patan Patola Saris Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business