: a fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving
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Choose from vivid florals, ikat gingham, cherries, and bows.—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026 Indonesia has a rich cultural heritage of traditional fabrics like batik, ikat and songket, which feature intricate patterns typically imprinted with natural dyes derived from plants and minerals.—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026 The 164-foot superyacht has eight spacious cabins that blend Midcentury Modern design with Indonesian touches, like ikat and teak.—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 In this region, both men and women wore ikat fabrics, often as sarongs and incorporating geometric patterns or birds or flowers.—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ikat