ikat

\ ˈē-ˌkät

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Definition of ikat

: a fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving

Examples of ikat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The center table is draped in Cowtan & Tout's Rapallo ikat. — Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, "Top Pin of the Day: A Cozy Library," 27 Feb. 2014 Using that decidedly not neutral as a background, Juarez layered on more color and pattern (like pillows and an armchair in a Madeline Weinrib ikat of the same palette) as well as art, books, and other trinkets. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Everything in this Pattern-Happy Home Office Has a Hidden Meaning," 12 July 2019 Courses run from half a day (dyeing a cotton napkin) to three days (weaving an ikat scarf). — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, "Forget souvenir shopping; these destinations let you craft your own meaningful memento," 18 Oct. 2019 There are always patterns that come and go — florals, ikats and paisleys have all had their time in the spotlight (and then some), but the current love affair with chevron has to end. — Elizabeth Mayhew, Washington Post, "6 decorating trends that need to die," 31 Dec. 2019 The walls, Ikea cabinets, and even the range hood are wrapped in a custom vinyl printed with Nussbaumer’s own ikat pattern. — Kathryn O'shea-evans, House Beautiful, "Michelle Nussbaumer Designed Our 2019 Kitchen(s) of the Year," 9 Sep. 2019 The Art Kitchen Nussbaumer’s own ikat print—paired with Thibaut on the ceiling—exemplifies the designer’s trademark pattern play. — Kathryn O'shea-evans, House Beautiful, "Michelle Nussbaumer Designed Our 2019 Kitchen(s) of the Year," 9 Sep. 2019 The high-style collection is chock-full of Schumacher's well-loved, iconic prints, like vibrant ikats, Chiang Mai Dragon, Bixi Dragon, Chinois Fret, and Scallop Filigree—all with a fresh twist, thanks to Williams Sonoma. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "Williams Sonoma Teams Up with Schumacher on a Chic New Collection," 11 July 2019 The three generations wore matching ikat prints in the Bahamas and donned all white in Mexico. — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, "The fashion trend that won’t go away: Matching clothes for the whole family," 10 July 2019

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“Ikat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ikat. Accessed 25 Nov. 2020.

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