Some human works last for centuries, or even millennia. Ancient pottery, carvings from Greece, India and China and even pre-historic cave paintings survive through the years and give us plentiful ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fabindia recently used ikat patterns in a collection of newly designed cabinets and mirrors. Creating a six-yard Bomkai saree is not easy— it is time consuming and labour intensive. No one can know it ...
From bold geometric motifs to intricate floral patterns, ikat fabrics showcase a rich tapestry of colours and textures, making each piece a true work of art The mood for this holiday season is ...
Something as commonplace as a refrigerator top cover transforms into an appealing work of art. A layer of foam sandwiched between two layers of handloom cloth with the storage pockets at the sides ...