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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A resist-dyed textile first prepared in Indonesia. Ikat textiles are primarily made from [[cotton]] or [[silk]]. Prior to weaving the thread is periodically tied then dyed thus preventing the tied section from being colored. The process is then repeated with different tie location and dye colors. In warp ikats, only the lengthwise threads are dyed. In weft ikats, dyed floating weft threads are woven in addition to the plain filling threads. | A resist-dyed textile first prepared in Indonesia. Ikat textiles are primarily made from [[cotton]] or [[silk]]. Prior to weaving the thread is periodically tied then dyed thus preventing the tied section from being colored. The process is then repeated with different tie location and dye colors. In warp ikats, only the lengthwise threads are dyed. In weft ikats, dyed floating weft threads are woven in addition to the plain filling threads. | ||
| − | + | File:Ikat_marryann.jpg|Ikat | |
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| + | File:MFA1993694 Dye resist.jpg|Cambodian weft itak <br>MFA# 1993.694 | ||
| + | File:MFA591055 Ikat.jpg|Indian double Ikat<br>MFA 59.1055 | ||
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| + | File:2002.10_Ikat_det.jpg|Detail for Ikat<br>MFA# 2002.10 | ||
| + | File:1993.694_weft.Ikat_det.jpg|Detail for Ikat<br>MFA# 1993.694 | ||
| + | File:59.1055_Double_Ikat_det.jpg|Expanded view<br>MFA 59.1055 | ||
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Revision as of 09:15, 23 October 2020
Description
A resist-dyed textile first prepared in Indonesia. Ikat textiles are primarily made from Cotton or Silk. Prior to weaving the thread is periodically tied then dyed thus preventing the tied section from being colored. The process is then repeated with different tie location and dye colors. In warp ikats, only the lengthwise threads are dyed. In weft ikats, dyed floating weft threads are woven in addition to the plain filling threads. File:Ikat_marryann.jpg|Ikat File:Ikat2_marryann.jpg|Ikat
Synonyms and Related Terms
resist-dyed textile; weft ikat; warp ikat; patola (India); tie-dyed (modern term)
Additional Images
Wall hanging
MFA# 2002.10
Cambodian weft itak
MFA# 1993.694
Indian double Ikat
MFA 59.1055
Detail for Ikat
MFA# 2002.10
Detail for Ikat
MFA# 1993.694
Expanded view
MFA 59.1055
Resources and Citations
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "arts, Southeast Asian." and "Indonesia." (Accessed 30 Sept. 2004).