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 ...

Woven over four months by Secunderabad-based Vara Shree, Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad’s stunning Telangana Ikat saree ...

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, ...

Pre-weaving dyeing techniques developed independently in regions all around the world—notably in the South American Andes, the Middle East, and all throughout Asia—over the past two millennia. But the ...

Ikat has become extremely popular again in recent years and has been making a lot of noise in the Indian as well as the international fashion industry. Ikat clothing is omnipresent, be it on fashion ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ikat textiles have always told a story through their colors, patterns, and way of weaving since their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even when in college and subsisting on a pocket money of Rs. 100, Madhu Jain dressed with care, and conscience. She wore only natural fibres and her heart beat for ikat. “It was one of those things… ...

Some fabrics simply aren't for a single season, they're the season. And when summer comes around, ikat silently slips into our wardrobe again. With its blurred patterns and hand-crafted feel, ikat is ...

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 ...