warp ikat


noun

See under ikat.

Definition for warp 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 warp 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