Ikat (pronounced “ee- caht”, not “eye-cat” )is a textile which is essentially made using a ancient “tie-dye” method. The technical name is actually “resist dyeing”. Part of the threads are tied in bundles and then dyed before they are woven together.
Typically, it is the warp threads (the ones going crosswise) that are dyed, but occasionally the weft (vertical) threads are also dyed. This is known as double ikat.
Typically, it is the warp threads (the ones going crosswise) that are dyed, but occasionally the weft (vertical) threads are also dyed. This is known as double ikat.
True ikat textiles are hand-woven on narrow looms. A pattern is created from the resist dyeing as the threads are loomed together. Hand-woven fabrics have a completely different feel and appearance than fabrics made from a machine power-loom production.
Today designers in both fashion and interiors, use ikat in all forms to express their style....
Today designers in both fashion and interiors, use ikat in all forms to express their style....
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Ikat bowl by Ginori Michael C Fina |
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Madeline Weinrib's Daphne Blue Ikat |
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Anthony Todd |
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Oscar de la Renta showcase room at Lee Jofa |
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Hot Pink silk Ikat upholstered walls by Muriel Brandolini |
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Blue and white Ikat dining chairs |
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"Ties that Bind: An Exhibition Catalogue of Ikat Fabrics" from HERE |
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Antique Silk Cotton Ikat |
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Kelly Wearstler's Bengal Bazaar |
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Ikat-patterned rug |
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Java dessert plate from Home, James Collection |
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Study designed by Philip Gorrivan |
