ikat

See also: 'ikat

English

A ceremonial ikat hanging from Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Malay ikat (“to bind”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈiːkæt/

Noun

ikat (countable and uncountable, plural ikats)

  1. (uncountable) A style of weaving that uses a process similar to tie-dye to dye the threads.
    • 2009 February 13, Wendy Moonan, “Glamour Girls for the Middle Class”, in New York Times‎:
      Other noteworthy sales included an Etruscan bronze by Royal-Athena Galleries; a 17th-century Mexican tortoise-shell and mother-of-pearl inlaid chest by Arita Gallery of Buenos Aires; Suzani and ikat textiles by Gallery Afrodit of Ankara, Turkey; and a Tiffany Studios peony lamp from 1900, sold by Macklowe.
  2. A work woven in this style.
    • 2008 June 12, Susan Joy, “Smooth Translations”, in New York Times‎:
      Madeline Weinrib, for one, works with traditional artisans to update the hand-woven ikats she uses for her chic clutches.

Anagrams

Indonesian

Etymology

From Malay ikat.

Noun

  1. ikat (a style of weaving)

Verb

ikat

  1. to tie; to bind

Anagrams

kita, tika

Malay

Noun

ikat

  1. ikat (a style of weaving)

Verb

ikat (used in the form mengikat)

  1. to tie; to bind

Anagrams

kita, tika

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