From bold geometric motifs to intricate floral patterns, ikat fabrics showcase a rich tapestry of colours and textures, making each piece a true work of art The mood for this holiday season is ...

All the items in “Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat” — well, all but one — were woven with the same painstaking technique. But the robes, wraps and wall hangings on exhibit at the George ...

Whimsical and colorful, imparting a jolt of energy into interiors, ikat fabric is handmade using the ancient Indonesian technique of resist-dyeing yarns prior to weaving them to create a distinct, ...

Fabindia recently used ikat patterns in a collection of newly designed cabinets and mirrors. Creating a six-yard Bomkai saree is not easy— it is time consuming and labour intensive. No one can know it ...

Pochampally, a small town in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, India, has garnered international fame for its unique handloom products, particularly its exquisite Ikat weaves. The journey of ...

Fashion is the “tail end” of the work that handlooms have achieved or need to achieve, says designer Ritu Kumar. And rightly so. All the same, if anyone can give this narrative the upward curve it ...