Striking geometric criss-cross Ikat weave inanindigo and off white.
Suitable for dresses, tops, shirts, and looser fitting trousers or shorts. We would make anFlorenceor an 101 Trousers.
Ikat is a resist dyeingtechnique where the threads used for weaving are dyed beforehand. The Ikat threads are bound in a pattern so that the threads covered by the binding ‘resist’ the dye, creating a design. The more binding done before weaving, the more complicated the pattern.
100% Cotton
Approximate width: 44″ (114cm)
Pattern repeat – 11cm
For the first couple of washes, place the fabric in the washing machine drum at 30 or 40 degrees with a handful of table salt. This will help fix the dye to prevent it running.
As these Indian cloths are handmade, they are sometimes susceptible to irregularities in the weave or print. This is all part of their charm and are not classed as flaws.
Ikat Ink is suitable for the following patternsthe Merchant & MillsWorkbook: Bantam, Saltmarsh, Curlew and Heron.
