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Definition of ikat
: a fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving
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There are ikat, peacock and geometric prints in low-key color palettes, all made of 100 percent cotton.
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Chair fabric (ikat): Mercury P6324 in 23002 (1101357) from Lewis & Sheron Textiles (lsfabrics.com).
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Origin and Etymology of ikat
Malay, tying
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