Ikat -

Ikat textiles are among the most highly prized fabrics in the world. They are renowened for their brillian colours and comples patterns and design.

Production of ikat textiles in India is mainly concentrated in the regional states of Gujrat, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Each region produces a rich variety of traditional and contemprary ikat patterns corresponding to the socio-culture of each community.

Ikat textile's are mainly produced in the form of saree, but due to urban demand now dupattas (veils or long scarfs), lungis (cloth worn by men) and yardage is also being produced.

Technique

Ikat or yarn resist dyeing is a type of weaving where the warp, weft or both are tie-dyed before weaving to create designs on the finished fabric. There are 3 ikat categories

1. Single Ikat - tyeing and dyeing of either warp or weft
2. Combined Ikat - both warp and weft ikat coexist in different part of the fabric
3. Double Ikat - both warp and weft threads are dyed in such a manner, that when woven, form a predetermined pattern (Patola of Gujrat)

• The Bandhas of Orissa (Ikat)
• Patola of Gujrat (Double Ikat Weaving)
• Ikat textiles of Andhra Pradesh

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