Lovely Pink Modern Silk Ikat Fabric

** Lovely Pink Modern Silk Ikat Fabric **

Ikat is a fabric manufacturing technique. In Uzbekistan, the fabrics obtained in this way are called abra. Fabrication using ikat technology includes up to forty stages. It all starts with cooking silk pupae in hot water. In this case, the caterpillar must die inside the cocoon. If the silkworm comes out of the cocoon, the thread will be spoiled. Next, they begin to bound bundles of threads for their phased dyeing in certain colors. The peculiarity of the Uzbek ikat is that the pattern is applied only to the warp threads, while the wefts remain monochrome.This is a complex, manual process. Fabrics of the same composition may differ slightly in density of weaving of threads, it depends on the pattern, the thickness of the threads, as well as the individual weaving technique of each weaver.

Modern, state of the art, classic, all-embracing – regardless of your style, modernizing your space has never been simpler. We fervently believe, ikat is one of a kind selection of home style textures to get motivation for your home interior. Regardless of whether you want to reupholster your most loved seat, include a piece of oriental handcraft or basically change a space with handmade fabric, this handloom ikat fabric would be the top notch upholstery fabric you’re searching for. Put together a look and feel with handwoven handdyed fabricut. Because, it is so personal! 

Handloom Ikat Yardage / Lovely Pink Modern Silk Ikat Fabric

Buy fabric online considering the uniqueness of the ikat technique does not allow master to create two identical fabrics! That is why they may come a bit different in colors and patterns.

Ikat fabrics are hand-dyed and hand woven on hand looms – that is entirely handmade! So they often have what would be considered imperfections, ie flecks of other dye colours, looped yarns and what appear to run. Also, white stripes comes every two meters (pattern repeat) in the fabric. This is the inherent beauty of a complete hand woven and dyed fabric.

Fabric is sold by meter. A meter is measured as 39 inches in length. For example, if you purchase 1 meter of a fabric with a width of 16 inches, you will receive a piece of fabric which is 39 inches long by 16 inches wide. 

The narrow width of this fabric makes it well-suited for table runners, pillow covers, as well as window treatments, bed scarves, and more. This playful mix of colors will be a fun addition to a range of decorating styles from traditional to modern.

We deliver orders via Uzbekistan Registered Post which takes minimum 21 – 25 business days to reach anywhere in the world. If you are looking for the delivery any sooner, please ask for a priority shipping at an extra cost. Production time is 1-3 business days, not including weekends or holidays.