Ikat Bali Jacket

ikat (in Indonesian languages means "bind") is a dyeing technique originated from Indonesia and India used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. ... A characteristic of ikat textiles is an apparent "blurriness" to the design. 100% Cotton. Small padding in the shoulders. 28 inches long. 24 inches arm pit to arm pit. 21 inches in the arm to the end of sleeve. Black cotton lining. What is special about ikat fabric? Ikat: Definition, History & Design - Design Pool What exactly is ikat? Ikat (pronounced: E–cot) is a method for coloring fabric in patterns by resist dyeing. The pattern is not applied to the surface of a finished fabric, nor is it woven into the fabric structurally. Instead, parts of the yarns for the warp and/or weft are protected with a resist before dyeing.