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| langs = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] • [[Mewari]] • [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | | langs = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] • [[Mewari]] • [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | ||
| rels = [[Hinduism]] 100% | | rels = [[Hinduism]] 100% | ||
| related = [[Kori (people)|Kori]] • [[Koshti]] • [[Sadh]] • | | related = [[Kori (people)|Kori]] • [[Koshti]] • [[Sadh]] • Dhagi | ||
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==History and origin== | ==History and origin== | ||
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 | 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 traditionally 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|date=23 March 2019 |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> | ||
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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. | 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 [ | 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 [] community, their family goddess is juses<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> | ||
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[[Category:Social groups of Gujarat]] | [[Category:Social groups of Gujarat]] | ||
[[Category:Bania communities]] | [[Category:Bania communities]] | ||
[[Category:Rajasthani peoples]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 18 January 2026
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 51,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 India | |
| Languages | |
| Gujarati • Mewari • Marathi | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism 100% | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Kori • Koshti • Sadh • Dhagi |
The Salvi are found in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India.[1]
History and origin[edit | edit source]
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 traditionally 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 | edit source]
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 [] community, their family goddess is juses[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 | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "National Handloom Day | The handloom communities of India". The Statesman. 7 August 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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