Ikat: It's an odd little word that is taking the design world by storm. In actuality, it has been around for centuries, but just in the past couple of years has it made designers fall in love. So what ...

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 ...

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 ...

Indian art has a deep-rooted charm that extends far beyond museums and galleries, influencing how we shape and live within our spaces. From intricate embroidery patterns to grand architectural motifs, ...

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 ...

How many Telia Rumals can one wear?” asks Chelna Desai, Mumbai-based independent graphic and textile designer and entrepreneur who has been working with Ikat for the last three decades. Moving from a ...

Pochampally saree is Telangana’s centuries-old Ikat textile known for bold geometric patterns. Explore more about the intricate dyeing technique, symbolic motifs and a weaving tradition sustained by ...

A profusion of colour greets the eye as soon as one enters the exhibition space at Delhi’s Bikaner House. One of the most stunning textiles on display is the intricate double Ikat Telia Rumal weave by ...

All About Ikat Fabric: Knot Your Average Textile: By Meher Kaur Lonial Ikat fabric has long held a special place in the world of textiles, celebrated for its vibrant patterns and intricate weaving ...

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 ...