Ikat: All you need to know about this fabric dyeing technique

Ikat is a fabric dyeing technique from Indonesia. Complex in nature, it is done by applying the concept of resist dyeing. Check out more about this stunning technique below. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

"Until the fabric is woven, the Ikat patterns are dyed and bound into the threads," shared Sanjay Desai, Director of Fabcurate Pvt. Ltd. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

He added that this is what makes it different from the traditional dyeing technique, in which the fabric is woven first. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

"The word 'Ikat' is derived from the Malay word 'mengikat', which means to bind or tie,"he told indianexpress.com. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

While it originated in Indonesia, it is also practiced in others parts of Southeast Asia, Central Asia, South America, and West Africa. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

In India, Ikat is practiced in Odisha and dates back to the 12th century. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

This was "when artisans from the Patan region of present Gujarat migrated to Odisha and continued the craft," Desai shared. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

The demand for this fabric has only increased over time. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

The blurry nature of the design is what entices numerous designers across the world to make creations using this technique. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)

Even though Ikat art is centuries old, it is still important in today's world and is widely found on fabrics. (Photo: Kamal Singh Kardam)