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{{short description|Hindu weavers caste}}
{{short description|Hindu weavers caste}}
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The Salvi trace their origin from the word Sal, which means a loom. They are said to have migrated from [[Gujarat]] to [[Malwa]] in the Middle Ages. The community is traditional associated with the art of weaving. They speak Mewari among themselves.<ref>People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal  & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan</ref>
The Salvi trace their origin from the word Sal, which means a loom. They are said to have migrated from [[Gujarat]] to [[Malwa]] in the Middle Ages. The community is traditional associated with the art of weaving. They speak Mewari among themselves.<ref>People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal  & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan</ref>


While in [[Gujarat]], the  Salvi who are also known as the Patliwala or Patua, claim to have been brought from [[Maharashtra]] in the 11th Century by the [[Rajput]] rulers to [[Patan, Gujarat|Patan]]. They have been traditionally associated with silk weaving.<ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXI  Part  Three edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 1232-1235</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The 'Fashioning' Of 'Gujarati Patola Saree' – A Priceless Heirloom {{!}} #KhabarLive Hyderabad {{!}} Breaking News, Hyderabad News, Telangana News, Andhra Pradesh News, Business, Analysis|url=http://www.hydnews.net/the-making-of-gujarati-patola-saree-a-priceless-heirloom/|last=Haseeb|first=Ahssanuddin|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref>
While in [[Gujarat]], the  Salvi who are also known as the Patliwala or Patua, claim to have been brought from [[Maharashtra]] in the 11th Century by the [[Rajput]] rulers to [[Patan, Gujarat|Patan]]. They have been traditionally associated with silk weaving.<ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXI  Part  Three edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 1232-1235</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The 'Fashioning' Of 'Gujarati Patola Saree' – A Priceless Heirloom {{!}} #KhabarLive Hyderabad {{!}} Breaking News, Hyderabad News, Telangana News, Andhra Pradesh News, Business, Analysis|url=http://www.hydnews.net/the-making-of-gujarati-patola-saree-a-priceless-heirloom/|last=Haseeb|first=Ahssanuddin|date=23 March 2019 |language=en-GB|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref>
As per the census of India, 1921 approximately 6.88 laks sale or salve people were living in Madras, Rajasthan, Hyderabad and Bombay provinces.
As per the census of India, 1921 approximately 6.88 laks sale or salve people were living in Madras, Rajasthan, Hyderabad and Bombay provinces.


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With the decline in there traditional occupation of weaving, they are now mainly a community of landless agricultural labourers. A small number are still involved with weaving, and make thick cotton clothes and turban.  The Salvi are a [[Hindu]] community, their family goddess is Chamund Devi.<ref>People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal  & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan</ref>
With the decline in there traditional occupation of weaving, they are now mainly a community of landless agricultural labourers. A small number are still involved with weaving, and make thick cotton clothes and turban.  The Salvi are a [[Hindu]] community, their family goddess is Chamund Devi.<ref>People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal  & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan</ref>


The Salvi of are split into two distinct groupings, the [[Jain]] Salvi and the Vaishnav [[Hindu]]. Each of these groups restrict their marriages within their respective religious groups. They have exogamous clans such as the Sanghvi, Tapadia, Kapadia, Dhara and Rawalia. These clans regulate the matrimonial alliances. The [] Salvi consider themselves of [[Vaishya]] status. Most of  Salvis have abandoned their traditional occupation and are now engaged in a number of trades. As small number continue with their traditional occupation which is silk weaving. The Salvi speak languages<ref>People of India Volume XXI  Part  Three edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 1232-1235</ref>
The Salvi of are split into two distinct groupings, the [[Jain]] Salvi and the Vaishnav [[Hindu]]. Each of these groups restrict their marriages within their respective religious groups. They have exogamous clans such as the Sanghvi, Tapadia, Kapadia, Dhara and Rawalia. These clans regulate the matrimonial alliances. The Salvi consider themselves of [[Vaishya]] status. Most of  Salvis have abandoned their traditional occupation and are now engaged in a number of trades. As small number continue with their traditional occupation which is silk weaving. The Salvi speak languages<ref>People of India Volume XXI  Part  Three edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 1232-1235</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 20:42, 23 July 2023


Salvi
Total population
51,000
Regions with significant populations
 India
Languages
GujaratiMewariMarathi
Religion
Hinduism 100%
Related ethnic groups
KoriKoshtiSadhDhagi

The Salvi are found in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India.[1]

History and origin[edit]

The Salvi trace their origin from the word Sal, which means a loom. They are said to have migrated from Gujarat to Malwa in the Middle Ages. The community is traditional associated with the art of weaving. They speak Mewari among themselves.[2]

While in Gujarat, the Salvi who are also known as the Patliwala or Patua, claim to have been brought from Maharashtra in the 11th Century by the Rajput rulers to Patan. They have been traditionally associated with silk weaving.[3][4] As per the census of India, 1921 approximately 6.88 laks sale or salve people were living in Madras, Rajasthan, Hyderabad and Bombay provinces.

Present circumstances[edit]

The community speak Mewari among themselves and Hindi with outsiders. They have two sub-divisions, the Marwari Salvi and Mewara Salvi, which are further sub-divided into smaller clans.

With the decline in there traditional occupation of weaving, they are now mainly a community of landless agricultural labourers. A small number are still involved with weaving, and make thick cotton clothes and turban. The Salvi are a Hindu community, their family goddess is Chamund Devi.[5]

The Salvi of are split into two distinct groupings, the Jain Salvi and the Vaishnav Hindu. Each of these groups restrict their marriages within their respective religious groups. They have exogamous clans such as the Sanghvi, Tapadia, Kapadia, Dhara and Rawalia. These clans regulate the matrimonial alliances. The Salvi consider themselves of Vaishya status. Most of Salvis have abandoned their traditional occupation and are now engaged in a number of trades. As small number continue with their traditional occupation which is silk weaving. The Salvi speak languages[6]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "National Handloom Day | The handloom communities of India". The Statesman. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan
  3. People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part Three edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 1232-1235
  4. Haseeb, Ahssanuddin (23 March 2019). "The 'Fashioning' Of 'Gujarati Patola Saree' – A Priceless Heirloom | #KhabarLive Hyderabad | Breaking News, Hyderabad News, Telangana News, Andhra Pradesh News, Business, Analysis". Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  5. People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 859 to 861 Popular Prakashan
  6. People of India Volume XXI Part Three edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 1232-1235