All the items in “Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat” — well, all but one — were woven with the same painstaking technique. But the robes, wraps and wall hangings on exhibit at the George ...

Whimsical and colorful, imparting a jolt of energy into interiors, ikat fabric is handmade using the ancient Indonesian technique of resist-dyeing yarns prior to weaving them to create a distinct, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ikat textiles have always told a story through their colors, patterns, and way of weaving since their ...

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 ...

What do Oscar de la Renta and Rasul Mirzaahmedov have in common? The New York fashion designer and the Uzbek master weaver share a passion for ikat, a fabric created through a complex process called ...

From bold geometric motifs to intricate floral patterns, ikat fabrics showcase a rich tapestry of colours and textures, making each piece a true work of art The mood for this holiday season is ...

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 ...

THE STREAKY CHARMS that have made ikat the ethnic fabric of choice are being challenged by the unpredictable blots and blurs of its Japanese cousin, shibori—a resist-dyeing tradition that dates to the ...

Pochampally, a small town in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, India, has garnered international fame for its unique handloom products, particularly its exquisite Ikat weaves. The journey of ...

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Fashion enthusiasts would flock to the summer capital in the late 1970s through the 1990s to shop for “ikat” garments, bags and home décor crafted by Narda’s—arguably the ...