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Ikat

/ˈiːkæt/

A style of weaving that uses a process similar to tie-dye to dye the threads.

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noun

1
A style of weaving that uses a process similar to tie-dye to dye the threads.
2
A work woven in this style.

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weftnoun	(weaving) The horizontal threads that are interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric.
ikkatnoun	Alternative spelling of ikat. [(often attributive) Traditional Indonesian decorative technique in which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving.]
batiknoun	A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric.
geringsingnoun	An ancient Indonesian motif, pattern, or design of batik and tenun with light brown or dark brown as its base color.
bandhaninoun	A style of tie-dyeing practised in parts of India.
battiknoun	Alternative spelling of batik. [A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric.]
sasirangannoun	A method (originated from South Kalimantan; invented by Banjarese people) of producing colored designs on textiles by dyeing them, usually with tie or stitch techniques.
tanikonoun	A female given name from Japanese.
shiborinoun	A form of Japanese tie-dye on silk
patolanoun	A double ikat, usually silk, from Gujarat, western India.
kattannoun	(India, historical) The waste selvage in silk weaving, used for stringing ornaments.
gringsingverb	Alternative form of geringsing. [An ancient Indonesian motif, pattern, or design of batik and tenun with light brown or dark brown as its base color.]
songketnoun	A type of cloth made of silk or cotton interwoven with metallic threads which form intricate patterns and motifs.
hendigonoun	A combination of henna and indigo, used as a hair dye.
cantingnoun	Alternative form of tjanting. [A pen-like tool used to apply liquid wax in the batik process.]
taisnoun	A traditional woven cloth produced by women in East Timor.
sittringynoun	(India, historical) A carpet of coloured cotton, often striped.
raranganoun	A Maori weaving technique.
taanikonoun	Alternative form of taniko. [A traditional weaving technique of the Maori.]
bengal stripesnoun	A kind of cotton cloth woven with white and coloured stripes.