plangi

noun

plan·​gi
ˈplanjē
plural -s
: a technique of cloth decoration in which a woven fabric is bunched and bound before it is dyed compare ikat

Word History

Etymology

Malay kain pĕlangi bandanna cloth gaudily colored by tie dyeing, from kain cloth + pĕlangi striped in bright colors

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“Plangi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plangi. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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