: a fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving
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That look-to-local approach can be seen here too, in the faded Turkish rugs on the floors and splashes of modern Turkish design—in particular, bright ikat cushions and throws—in the otherwise simple bedrooms.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Rooms are small and moody, with high-design touches, ikat textiles, river or rooftop views, and a cheeky Minibar of Vices stocked with local snacks.—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Through her studies, Walker began traveling to source textiles, meeting women artisans who still practiced complex handcraft techniques passed down for generations, such as needlework, ikat dyeing and beading.—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Kente cloths in Ghana’s Asante region; suzani in Central Asia; kilim in Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan; ikat in Indonesia; the vast tapestries of medieval and Renaissance Europe that still hang resplendent in homes and churches across the continent.—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ikat