Warp and weft ikat-Resist Dyeing
Ikat fabric is a very popular art these days, almost everything from clothing to home furnishings. It is an ancient art form that shows the traditional textiles from countries as widespread as in Argentina, Guatemala, Spain, Japan, India and Thaimaa.Sana "Ikat" is derived from "Mengikat Malay word meaning" to bind "or" bind'-appropriate name for this weaving technique which depends on the strongly resist dyeing.
In ikat the warp or the weft or both are colored with high accuracy tissue to produce a desired pattern the finished fabric. When the fabric "warp" is a series of lengthwise yarns held tension frame or loom. "Frame" is the thread that pulled the warp yarns to create kangas.Weaver or designer to first draw a box design on paper and the final design is transferred to the warp and weft. Before you start the process of dyeing of warp and weft threads tied to waterproof rubber bands, wire or tape bicycle tubes. When dyed a particular color, the threads can be retied and re-dyed in different colors. When completed, dyeing the threads are placed looms and natural motion Ikat fabric structure provides a distinctive Feathered.
India, ikat known by different names in different areas, double ikat from Gujarat called pond ", while the most preferred and advantageous ikat from Orissa is called" bandha "and use the patterns of animals and birds.
Here are some of the Ikat pieces from our Spring/ Summer 2012 collection.
Blue and white–classic warm weather colors to keep you feeling cool. Handwoven stripe in soft ikat with fringe features a geometric hand embroidered design. 100% cotton. Made by Pushpanjali.
\Handwoven ikat top provides an alternative to a t-shirt. Shape is elemental and universally flattering with scoop neck, side slits and turn-back cap sleeves. Hip length. 100% cotton. Made by WARE
Sometimes simple things are the best. This softly architectural top has a half placket, stand collar and side slits. Designed to layer over a cami. Try our Deepa cami! Graphic natural and black ikat is striking and versatile. 100% cotton. Made by Nirmaan.
