Definition
ikat
noun
- a dyeing technique in which yarn or fabric is tied tightly in sections before dyeing, creating a resist pattern; also, cloth or garment made using this method.
Usage: Also called tie-dye or resist dyeing; Common in Southeast Asian and Indonesian textiles
Examples
- The artisan created beautiful ikat patterns by binding the fabric before immersing it in dye.
- Indonesian ikat textiles are prized for their intricate geometric designs.
- She wore a traditional ikat sarong to the cultural festival.
- The ikat technique produces unique, slightly blurred color boundaries.
- Ikat fabrics have been produced in Southeast Asia for centuries.