Of the many styles of fabric and weaves that the Indian artisans have contributed to the world, one of the most chic pieces is the ikat. Easily one of the intricate fabrics and also one of the ...

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, ...

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 ...

Well, it may be known to mankind since ages, but it has made a comeback recently, thanks to the perseverance of many Indian designers and endorsements by Indian film stars. Ikat, which has recently ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The increased discussion on handlooms, we assume, has brought in more awareness and helped people distinguish different weaves and techniques. And, out of the blue someone asks ‘is ikat a print or a ...

Ikat has moved from traditional attire to modern silhouettes, giving fashion lovers versatile, stylish, and sustainable wardrobe choices. (Image: Translate; Ikat India) Indian fashion has always ...

Earlier this month, Kuala Lumpur played host to the launch of Ikat 2.0, a one-of-a-kind pop-up heritage textile experiential hub. The Ikat 2.0 KL Edition, titled “Dreamweavers”, included a captivating ...