ikat |ˈēkät|nounfabric made using an Indonesian decorative techniquein which warp or weft threads, or both, are tie-dyed before weaving.
ORIGIN 1930s: Malay, literally ‘fasten, tie.’
Ikat has been everywhere the past couple of years, I must say the print's staying power has kind of surprised me. It has cascaded down from home dec to clothing. One blog I follow, Elements of Style did a post on Ikat, and it got me to thinking. A couple of days later I got an email from Z Gallerie
ORIGIN 1930s: Malay, literally ‘fasten, tie.’
Ikat has been everywhere the past couple of years, I must say the print's staying power has kind of surprised me. It has cascaded down from home dec to clothing. One blog I follow, Elements of Style did a post on Ikat, and it got me to thinking. A couple of days later I got an email from Z Gallerie
ikat by emedford featuring a star dress
Kate Spade star dress, $325
Tory Burch printed bag, $26
Matthew Williamson printed scarve, $325
I first noticed ikat print several years ago when I was redoing my room here in Lubbock. I fell in love with this Robert Allen textile;
Sadly for me it did not quite work for what I needed. I was recovering my upholstered headboard and wanted to have the matching bedskirt and window treatments, so I needed a fabric that could be railroaded and hang as panel draperies.
A few weeks ago I got a new Drexel china cabinet for a steal, so Leigh & I went to the fabric store one day to find some fun fabric to use inside the shelves to lighten up. While browsing, Leigh came running over with a bolt of that Robert Allen ikat, on sale for $5/yard (over 75% off), FTW! There was around 6 yards left, so I bought the whole bolt, which was about the price of one yard originally. Here's what the cabinet looks like currently (still working on arranging the inside).
Now, I'm using a bit of it to make a tote bag for school. My other spring tote bag is a VERY brightly colored Lilly Pulitzer, so I thought I'd make a more subdued bag (kinda). Here's a rough pic:
The sister & I got into The Woodlands late last night & I am SO happy to be back, I don't even mind the humidity, much better than rampant wildfires. I hope everyone has a lovely, springy Easter weekend!! Tonight we're going to the James Taylor concert here, fun!
Tory Burch printed bag, $26
Matthew Williamson printed scarve, $325
I first noticed ikat print several years ago when I was redoing my room here in Lubbock. I fell in love with this Robert Allen textile;
Sadly for me it did not quite work for what I needed. I was recovering my upholstered headboard and wanted to have the matching bedskirt and window treatments, so I needed a fabric that could be railroaded and hang as panel draperies.
A few weeks ago I got a new Drexel china cabinet for a steal, so Leigh & I went to the fabric store one day to find some fun fabric to use inside the shelves to lighten up. While browsing, Leigh came running over with a bolt of that Robert Allen ikat, on sale for $5/yard (over 75% off), FTW! There was around 6 yards left, so I bought the whole bolt, which was about the price of one yard originally. Here's what the cabinet looks like currently (still working on arranging the inside).
Now, I'm using a bit of it to make a tote bag for school. My other spring tote bag is a VERY brightly colored Lilly Pulitzer, so I thought I'd make a more subdued bag (kinda). Here's a rough pic:
The sister & I got into The Woodlands late last night & I am SO happy to be back, I don't even mind the humidity, much better than rampant wildfires. I hope everyone has a lovely, springy Easter weekend!! Tonight we're going to the James Taylor concert here, fun!
