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 ...

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 ...

Across the world, ikat, resist-dyeing yarn before it is woven into a fabric, is one of the most practiced techniques of patterning textiles. There are three ways to produce ikat: warp ikat — dyeing ...

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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 ...

We all do have an inkling of how the water tables are depleting in the world. Synthetic non-biodegradable products are clogging landfills and we are on the brink of a severe environmental crisais. But ...

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Delve into the captivating narratives of textile art, ethnic tales and exceptional craftsmanship with the upcoming Ikat 2.0, an experiential pop-up integrating heritage textiles with an interactive ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In this 16-foot-long silk double ikat ...

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 ...