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

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Autumn Sonata Karin Hand Towel $40 Bespoke Post These unique towels, made in Portugal, are 100% cotton and come in a variety of ikat designs inspired by storied weaving techniques. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 Fireplaces will be adorned with custom Markarian ikat stockings. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024 Use different sizes, scales, and types, such as florals with plaids or herringbone with ikats, and add a third, unexpected one as an accent, like an animal print or polka dots. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024 If boho designs are more to your liking, a fuschia ikat wooden wastepaper basket will provide just the right punch of color and pattern under a desk ($116, Laylagrace.com). Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ikat 

Word History

Etymology

Malay, tying

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ikat was in 1927

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“Ikat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ikat. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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