how do you think the ikat tradition be brought back
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Explanation:
Ikat (literally means tie in various Indonesian languages it means "to bind") is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric.
Torajan ikat funeral shroud, Sulawesi, Indonesia
In ikat the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired pattern. The yarns are then dyed. The bindings may then be altered to create a new pattern and the yarns dyed again with another colour. This process may be repeated multiple times to produce elaborate, multicolored patterns. When the dyeing is finished all the bindings are removed and the yarns are woven into cloth. In other resist-dyeing techniques such as tie-dye and batik the resist is applied to the woven cloth, whereas in ikat the resist is applied to the yarns before they are woven into cloth. Because the surface design is created in the yarns rather than on the finished cloth, in ikat both fabric faces are patterned.
A characteristic of ikat textiles is an apparent "blurriness" to the design. The blurriness is a result of the extreme difficulty the weaver has lining up the dyed yarns so that the pattern comes out perfectly in the finished cloth. The blurriness can be reduced by using finer yarns or by the skill of the craftsperson. Ikats with little blurriness, multiple colours and complicated patterns are more difficult to create and therefore often more expensive. However, the blurriness that is so characteristic of ikat is often prized by textile collectors.
Ikat is a resist dyeing technique that is used to dye the yarns before weaving the fabric. Characteristic quality of Ikat fabric is its apparent blurriness to the design. This blurriness is a result of the difficulty a weaver faces while making the finished cloth. This blurriness can be reduced by using finished yarns or by using a better technique of craftsmanship. Final Ikat fabric with minimum blurriness, in a variety of colors and with complicated patterns is difficult to make and is hence, more expensive. The end result is a piece of cloth which is dyed in a variety of colors. In the case of Ikat, the yarns are first bind before dyeing; and this makes it different from tie and dye technique, where the fabric is already woven.
Ikkat is one of the most ancient techniques of dyeing the fabric. The way in which these yarns are binded together, results in different pattern formation on the fabric. This process may be repeated multiple times, to create intricate patterns in a range of colors. Since the surface design of the Ikat fabric is created on both faces of the fabric; because of the yarn binding, Ikat fabric looks the same on both sides. Ikat pattern is not formed by weaving different yarns with complex strands, nor is it formed by printing on fabric. Ikat or Ikkat patterns are formed by dyeing the warp and weft yarns before weaving it. Ikat is an elaborate dyeing procedure done with cotton and silk fabrics. Orissa is associated with beautiful Ikat sarees. Ikat Exports based in Bhubaneswar, Orissa is the largest producer of Ikat handloom fabric and other related products.
Ikat sarees have,matched up the taste of many celebrities and several world leaders. For Ikat sarees, a gentle wash by hand or dry cleaning is advised, while the fabric should be ironed at a moderate temperature. A dry cleaning session or a thorough wash in washing machine of these beautiful Ikat sarees is recommended. End result of Ikat technique is a unique, a beautiful addition to your wardrobe. Several renowned fashion designers have taken inspiration from Ikat work sarees and incorporated it in their designs. Ikat patterns are different for different group of people. Several people of different areas have different preference of Ikat style and color selection, which they incorporate in Ikat weaves.