Vintage Ikat Cotton Scarf Shawl Handmade

Pre-owned ikat cotton scarf shawl. Multi-coloured "Ikat fabric is a dyeing technique used to create a distinct style of textile patterns. Ikat is done by resist dyeing sections of the yarns prior to weaving the fabric. In ikat the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired pattern." As these are made by hand there is variation in the pattern, dye saturation and cotton fabric (see pics for some of this variation) Width approx 16.5"/42 cm Length approx 66"/168 cm Weight approx 6.35 oz/180g