Beautiful Ikat

Ikat is a fabric dying and weaving technique first created in Central Asia, where each silk strand is dyed individually using a technique similar to tie-dye, then woven together to create a beautiful silk fabric. The patterns are characteristically vibrant and colorful, and the name Ikat (pronounced "ee-kaht") symbolizes strength, beauty, and resilience.

We love Ikat fabrics at Robin's Nest, and use them with many of our clients in many different ways. The colors and patterns are absolutely gorgeous, and using this fabric in your home is sure to give it a worldly feel.

Here are some lovely Ikat patterns from one of our sources. Notice how the shapes on each pattern do not have solid outlines, but instead are fuzzy-- That's one of the many beautiful  characteristics of the technique. With more common techniques, the fabric is dyed or silk-screened after it is woven together, and the pattern comes out clean and crisp; but with Ikat, the artist dyes each individual silk thread, and then weaves it all together. Talk about some serious skills!