Pre-weaving dyeing techniques developed independently in regions all around the world—notably in the South American Andes, the Middle East, and all throughout Asia—over the past two millennia. But the ...

The Fabric That Is Dyed Before It Becomes Cloth Most printed fabrics are woven first, then coloured. Ikat reverses that ...

New Delhi: Pochampally saree is one of Telangana’s most recognised handwoven textiles, known for its sharp geometric patterns and distinctive Ikat technique. Woven in Bhoodan Pochampally, this saree ...

Fabindia recently used ikat patterns in a collection of newly designed cabinets and mirrors. Creating a six-yard Bomkai saree is not easy— it is time consuming and labour intensive. No one can know it ...

Installation view of To Dye For: Ikats From Central Asia at the Smithsonian Institution’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (all images courtesy Arthur M. Sackler Gallery) WASHINGTON, DC — In 1997, Oscar de ...

A 19th-century shawl from Palembang, Sumatra, using both songket and weft ikat techniques. This limar textile was the preserve of the royals and the nobility. Photo: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia ...

From power ties to flashy jewelry, it’s no secret that what the wealthy wear tends to signal their lofty standing in society. Far from an exclusively modern or American phenomenon, the practice of ...

Ikat is back with a revamped design and colours Ikat fabric comes a comeback Ikat designs are making a splash in the fashion world Of the many styles of fabric and weaves that the Indian artisans have ...

Ikat is a craft that tests the skills of two sets of craftsmen — tie-dye experts and weavers — to create some stunning masterpieces. They drawfrom the cultural nuances of different regions. It is a ...

When it comes to incredible textile dyeing techniques, Indonesia is the place to be. While batik might get the lion’s share of attention—and it really does produce a beautiful product—ikat (pronounced ...