Thursday, June 10, 2010

Ikat = Global Chic

Ikat - Definition: means “to bind.” It is a very ancient way of creating designs in fabric by resist-dyeing the threads before the fabric is woven. In Thailand, villagers take the weft (crosswise filling threads) and tie tiny bits of plastic onto the threads. The tightly tied areas of thread, when put into the dye pot, resist the color and create a pattern, once the plastic ties are removed.
Long story short, I have been loving all things ikat since last summer.  From skirts to decorative pillows distinctive ikat designs always manage to grab my attention. 
Ikat

11 comments:

  1. That dress is my favorite! <3

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  2. I love IKAt prints and I seriously love that yellow pillow, I think I need them in my living room. It's a nice way to add color and patters without going overboard!

    xx
    Nikki

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  3. Very cool. I really like that slip chair.

    Your comment on my blog made me laugh. Jimmy secretly watched the Bachelorette with me. He just is "using" his computer at the same time while still commenting at every scene.

    Marcie

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  4. you have a great blog! really terrific post - LOVE ikat - and layout :)

    xx
    AZD
    www.xAZDdesign.com

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  5. love this! i've got an outfit post on monday that kinda reminds me of these patterns!

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  6. I love that chair! I wish I had more interesting furniture like that in my apartment. That would really make my living room more lively.

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  7. I love anything with a print right now and ikat is just so darn cool! That chair is amazing too!

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  8. that chair is soooo pretty. this display makes me re-think the ikat shirt i almost bought!

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  9. i don't know what it is either but i also love peacock stuff...they are just fun!

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  10. wow!!! love those things! all of them! :)))

    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

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