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What Is Ikat Print ? by jovifashion123: 6:51am On Feb 14, 2020
For all those who have been wearing Ikat dresses must be aware of the fact that how distinct and in demand this fabric is. Ikat is basically a dyeing technique. This technique is the most ancient way of dying the fabric. It is called resist dyeing and is majorly used on cotton and silk fabric. Unlike other tie and dye techniques, in Ikat, the yarns are first tied together and then dyed as many times as required to get the desired pattern on them.

When a final fabric is ready, you see apparent blurriness on them; it is a salient characteristic of Ikat fabric. The blurriness is the result of the difficulty a weaver's faces while weaving the yarns together to make a cloth. Indeed, Ikat is an elaborate dying process. It is not a print on fabric, nor a fabric weaved out of different coloured or complexed yarn, but, it is formed by dying warp and weft before weaving it. The fine the [url]Ikat print[/url]https://www.jovifashion.com/blogs/what-is-ikat-print-10029.html fabric is the less of blurriness is. Such fabrics come expensive because of intensive craftsmanship and time required.

Orissa Ikat is regarded as the best and is famous all around. If you believe, it is said that Orissa ikat dates back to the 12th century, implying that it has reached its pinnacle of perfection now. Orissa Ikat is not just seen on sarees but is also there on handbags, home décor items, upholstery and footwear. In India, there are three states where Ikat is practised prevalently, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Orissa. Other countries where Ikat fabrics are made are Japan, Indonesia and other South-East Asian countries. It is interesting to note here that how a craft with its origins in the small village of India has crossed borders and now coming up as more beautiful and brighter with varied colour choices.

Wearing Ikat is indeed a matter of grace. Also, if you purchase [url]Indian Ikat print fabric[/url]https://www.jovifashion.com/blogs/what-is-ikat-print-10029.html, you are definitely promoting the Indian craft as well as helping the unrecognised and underpaid artisans. You will be surprised to know that if Orissa Ikat sarees are dyed and woven by hand than the time required for this entire process is up to 7 months with two people fully devoted.

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