A truly luxurious Ikat textile from Sumba, Indonesia in an amazing burgundy/mango colorway. Handwoven and sewn together with black thread cheapest, this design is complex and out of this world with traditional symbols.
Truly an exquisite thing, the textile would be stunning hung on the wall, where one might spend hours getting lost in it. It would also make a fantastic bed spread or throw.
History-
The term "Ikat" derives from the Indonesian verb mengikat, meaning ‘to tie or bind'. The pattern is created whereby a resist dyeing technique is used on the threads before the textile is woven. The thread is wrapped tightly with string, straw or plastic to ensure certain areas of the thread resist the dye. This labour-intensive technique means a large piece of cloth could take months, or even years, to complete.
Dimensions:
Width: 29" in. (2.5 ft)
Length: 81" in. (6 ft)
Code: SIK10 (AE)
Product code: Hand-Spun Burgundy & Mango Toned cheapest Sumbanese Ikat Textile