Ikat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈiːkæt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ikat is a noun meaning (often attributive) Traditional Indonesian decorative technique in which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving.
Meaning
(often attributive) Traditional Indonesian decorative technique in which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving.
More Meanings
- A work woven in this style.
Example Sentences
Madeline Weinrib, for one, works with traditional artisans to update the hand-woven ikats she uses for her chic clutches.
Other noteworthy sales included an Etruscan bronze by Royal-Athena Galleries; a 17th-century Mexican tortoise-shell and mother-of-pearl inlaid chest by Arita Gallery of Buenos Aires; Suzani and ikat textiles by Gallery Afrodit of Ankara, Turkey; and a Tiffany Studios peony lamp from 1900, sold by Macklowe.
Word Forms
- ikats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include weft, ikkat, batik, geringsing, bandhani, battik.
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