How to Use ikat in a Sentence

ikat

noun
  • Printed ikat, suzani, and Otomi textiles mingle in the room.
    Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, 9 Aug. 2018
  • It is paired with a sequins sheet holographic bustier to reflect the nine colours of ikat weave that the brocade is set in.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Ruzzetti and Gow's silk velvet ikats are instant space changers.
    Alyssa Wolfe, ELLE Decor, 28 Oct. 2010
  • The walls, Ikea cabinets, and even the range hood are wrapped in a custom vinyl printed with Nussbaumer’s own ikat pattern.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, House Beautiful, 9 Sep. 2019
  • The ikat patterned benches at the foot of the bed convey personality and style.
    Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Courses run from half a day (dyeing a cotton napkin) to three days (weaving an ikat scarf).
    Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2019
  • From the history of ikat to Woody Allen movie props, here's our weekly roundup of the shelter blogosphere.
    House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2012
  • The three generations wore matching ikat prints in the Bahamas and donned all white in Mexico.
    Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 10 July 2019
  • There are always patterns that come and go — florals, ikats and paisleys have all had their time in the spotlight (and then some), but the current love affair with chevron has to end.
    Elizabeth Mayhew, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2019
  • The apartment seems to have countless patterns throughout, but really, there are only three: ikat, chintz and suzani.
    Alexandra Abramian, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2016
  • The center table is draped in Cowtan & Tout's Rapallo ikat.
    Sarah Yang, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2014
  • Cult favorite Rosanna Lonsdale shows off her Hamptons-ready table lamp designs and adds their latest ikat shades to the line.
    Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, 2 Oct. 2018
  • His collections have begun to include touches of his Nepali roots, too, from Spring’s sari-like draped dresses and sweaters trimmed with silver coins to the handmade ikat scarves in the store now.
    Emily Farra, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2018
  • The skirt is by Spanish designer Pablo Erroz and is made of Mallorca's ikat fabric.
    The Editors, Town & Country, 16 Nov. 2022
  • McGregor designed custom silk shades for a pair of heirloom lamps using a silk ikat fabric sourced on eBay.
    Elizabeth Sweet, House Beautiful, 11 Jan. 2023
  • There are ikat, peacock and geometric prints in low-key color palettes, all made of 100 percent cotton.
    Kim Cook, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2017
  • The son’s room became a whisper of an office; in the daughter’s room, florals, ikat, and a Japanese lantern mingle effortlessly as the front parlor.
    Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
  • In this feminine space, ikat drapes fill the large-scale pattern role, and wallpaper of a similar scale would have been overwhelming.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022
  • In this feminine space, ikat drapes fill the large-scale pattern role, and wallpaper of a similar scale would have been overwhelming.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The Art Kitchen Nussbaumer’s own ikat print—paired with Thibaut on the ceiling—exemplifies the designer’s trademark pattern play.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, House Beautiful, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Her affinity for pattern, bold pattern to be exact, drove her to cover the table with an overscale blue-and-khaki linen ikat.
    Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • The upholstered bed frame features a playful ikat pattern, which looks right on trend when paired with the statement-making sunburst mirror above.
    Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Made of silk velvet with vibrant ikat prints, these sneakers make add strong style statement to any ensemble—a t-shirt and jeans combo and even a chic cocktail number or maxi dress.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021
  • The design is a playful take on a traditional Turkish ikat with a blooming dahlia, a favorite flower of Morrison’s, placed in the center.
    New York Times, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Many of the one-piece, bikini and tankini styles have ruching for a flattering look, while others have all-over designs like paisley, ikat and tropical prints.
    Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022
  • The main motif for both men and women is a black-and-white zebra print with a colorful scarf border, as well as a multistripe ikat print and a medallion placement print on matte jersey.
    Marcy Medina | Wwd, latimes.com, 24 Apr. 2018
  • The most pronounced motif, a bold ikat on the ottomans, contrasts with an antelope-pattern rug, while the curtains and sofa bring subtle prints of different sizes into play.
    Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Cabana This newish design and tabletop shop was opened by a friend of mine and features bamboo handled cutlery, glass vases in the shape of colorful fish, blown glass oil holders, and ikat table cloths.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2018
  • The miniature pumpkin and warm-hued flowers feel undeniably festive, while the ikat tablecloth and bamboo-inspired flatware gives this setup a cool, coastal edge.
    Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Calico and ikat textiles are also running themes, and appear on lampshades, throw pillows and seating.
    Aileen Kwun, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022

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