double ikat

noun

See under ikat.

Words nearby double ikat

double glazing, double gloucester, double harness, double helix, double hitch, double ikat, double in brass, double indemnity, double integral, double jeopardy, double jump

Definition for double ikat (2 of 2)

ikat
[ ee-kaht ]
/ ˈi kɑt /

noun

a method of printing woven fabric by tie-dyeing the warp yarns (warp ikat), the weft yarns (weft ikat), or both (double ikat) before weaving.
a fabric made by this method.

Origin of ikat

1930–35; < Malay: to tie, bind

British Dictionary definitions for double ikat

ikat
/ (ˈaɪkæt) /

noun

a method of creating patterns in fabric by tie-dyeing the yarn before weaving

Word Origin for ikat

C20: from Malay, literally: to tie, bind