Ikat Weaving in India: A Case Study of Three Indigenous Traditions

Ambasta, Sumita; Viswanathan, Indu

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“…Ikat is a yarn-resist dyeing that involves the sequence of tying and dyeing sections of bundled yarn to a pre-determined colour scheme or pattern, before weaving. In this process, the patterns and decorations are created by using a particular procedure in which bundles of thread are repeatedly tied with a resist material and dyed by immersion in a dye bath, ensuring that the colour is only fixed to the regions left exposed [14]. Thus, the dye penetrates the exposed sections, while the tied sections remain undyed.…”

Section: Ikat Fabric Decoration Techniquementioning

confidence: 99%

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IKKente: Fusion of Ikat Technique into Asante Traditional Kente Weaving

Gyasi,

Adom,

Oppong

et al. 2023

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The Asante Kente is unquestionably the most popular and best-known of all African textiles. It has attracted the attention of many for centuries due to its uniqueness. The aesthetic appeal of Kente has been significantly improved over the years as a result of variations in design and production techniques. However, its design and production could be further improved and enhanced for the Asante Traditional Kente weaving industry to meet contemporary standards and market demands. Hence, this study sought to innovatively incorporate the Ikat technique – a patchy yarn dyeing decorative technique into the Asante traditional Kente weaving. The researchers utilized the studio-based research design under the qualitative research approach. The procedural steps in the Double Helix of Praxis-Exergesis Model which consisted of exploration, production, and evaluation, were adopted for the study. Personal interview was the principal data collection instrument used in collecting data from 12 purposefully sampled traditional Asante Kente weavers from six different communities in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The findings of the study revealed the possibility of fusing the two cloth production techniques to produce one common cloth that was named IKKente. The study recommends that this yarn decoration method should be encouraged among dyers and weavers to boost the local weaving industry in Ghana.

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Section: Ikat Fabric Decoration Techniquementioning

confidence: 99%

“…At times the dye forces itself to penetrate through the tied section due to the method of tying and material used in tying. The resultant product is referred to as warp-ikat, weft-ikat, or either double-ikat or compound-ikat [14]. The patterns achieved by the process on the yarn are then woven into fabric.…”

Section: Ikat Fabric Decoration Techniquementioning

confidence: 99%

IKKente: Fusion of Ikat Technique into Asante Traditional Kente Weaving

Gyasi,

Adom,

Oppong

et al. 2023

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Threads of Tradition

Roy,

Ashmika,

Sinha

et al. 2024

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This chapter offers an in-depth analysis of India's rich textile tradition and provides insights into the significance of textiles in the nation's culture and history. It covers a variety of fabrics, methods, and traditions while examining the subcontinent's astounding diversity in traditional textiles. Additionally, the chapter provides an overview of important concepts, such as historical development, craftsmanship, cultural value, regional differences, modern adaptations, iconic fabrics, and the function of traditional clothing. It clarifies efforts at revival and preservation, the value of sustainability, and modern interpretations in relation to conventional textiles. Along with the importance of sustainable practises and new trends that show promise for the future challenges; directions in sustaining these time-honored traditions are highlighted.

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Ikat Weaving in India: A Case Study of Three Indigenous Traditions

Cited by 2 publications

References 9 publications

IKKente: Fusion of Ikat Technique into Asante Traditional Kente Weaving

IKKente: Fusion of Ikat Technique into Asante Traditional Kente Weaving

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