Ikat means “to tie” or “to bind”. The strings are tied together and dyed before they are put on the loom to weave. Sometimes the bundles are covered with wax to prevent some of the dye coming through. Then more bundles are dyed to get the right colors for that fabric. It dates back to the 15th Century and is still woven all over the world:, especially in Central and South America, India, Japan and Indonesia.
I have some ikat fabric from Indonesia and I tried to find it to take a picture and show you. But it’s unfortunately been the victim of the “declutterment” in order to have the house on the market. Don’t worry, it’s packed safely away and if I remember by the time I am finally able to unpack, I will post pictures then.
Ikat fabric is becoming more popular in interior design. And I’m not surprised, it’s absolutely beautiful. It can be used for basic pillows, or for recovering an old chair, and so on.
Images via: http://www.uzbek-craft.com/ikat-fabrics
I want these chairs. Plain and simple. They have been upholstered with Madeline Weinrib fabric and then painted with a black lacquer.
Images via: http://www.dianebergeron.com/
Or I’ll just take this duvet.
photo taken by Max Kim-Bee for the Domino March 2007
I found these pillows all on Etsy – at least one of them might be going on my Christmas list.
Images via ginette1223, bestillshop, nolafeather
And who can resist an evening clutch in ikat fabric!
Images via: Madeline Weinrib
What do you think? Are you a fan of Ikat fabric?
Until tomorrow!
~ The ChickGeek
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