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Indonesian fabric, made in cotton, using the Ikat technique, a term which originates from the Malay word mengikat, meaning 'to tie, to knot'. Ikat is one of the most complex dyeing methods in the world, where the threads are dyed before weaving begins, preventing the dye from penetrating into some sections by tying several threads together with a water-resistant material such as a vegetable fibre. After the dye is applied, the knots are loosened and the pattern appears on the fibres. The process is repeated as many times as colours are desired. Finally, the threads are woven on the loom, usually a backstrap loom in which the weavers use their own bodies to maintain the tension of the threads. This technique is used to make patterns on textile surfaces above all (clothes, cushions, bedspreads, bed linen covers, rugs, tablecloths, napkins, etc.) but also printed or printed on other types of surfaces such as wallpaper. Authentic Ikat is a work of craftsmanship, the more complex, the more colours and shapes it has. This beautiful Ikat inspires interior design. Indonesian textiles are much more than clothing or pieces of cloth. They represent a belief system, convey traditions and reflect the character of each people. It can be used on furniture, tablecloth, bedspread or wall hanging.
