From power ties to flashy jewelry, it’s no secret that what the wealthy wear tends to signal their lofty standing in society. Far from an exclusively modern or American phenomenon, the practice of ...

What do Oscar de la Renta and Rasul Mirzaahmedov have in common? The New York fashion designer and the Uzbek master weaver share a passion for ikat, a fabric created through a complex process called ...

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 ...

No, you don’t need to get your eyes checked. Ikat is supposed to look that blurry. Ikat textiles, which emerged centuries ago in Central Asia, India, Japan and South America, are characterized by a ...

We all do have an inkling of how the water tables are depleting in the world. Synthetic non-biodegradable products are clogging landfills and we are on the brink of a severe environmental crisais. But ...

Ikat 2.0 in Kuala Lumpur is the first event in the nationwide series focusing on textile art, ethnic tales and exceptional craftsmanship. Photo: Ikat 2.0 Delve into the captivating narratives of ...

How many Telia Rumals can one wear?” asks Chelna Desai, Mumbai-based independent graphic and textile designer and entrepreneur who has been working with Ikat for the last three decades. Moving from a ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In this 16-foot-long silk double ikat ...