Ikat Textile
The word ‘Ikat’ is derived from the Indonesia word Mengikat, meaning to tie. It is a technique that employees resist dyeing similar to tie and dye on warp and/or weft threads priot to weaving.
Ikat refers to dyeing technique used to create the designs on fabric. The bundles are dyed as many times as required. The basis of design is formed in the yarn rather than in the fabric. Pochampally and Patola alse use the ‘Ikat’ technique.
The warp or weft threads are divided into bundles or sets and tied with a water-proof material, which may be cotton yarn or strips of leaf, car tyre or plastic , to correspond with a pre arranged design then the tied bundles are dyed accordingly. Normal prints take about 10-20 days and on the other hand the complex prints take months to o make. The design is blurry after made, it can be reduced by using finer yarns or by the skill of the crafts person.
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Two types of Ikat
Single Ikat:
Single Ikat fabric is firmed by intterweaving bundling the fabric and dyed warp with plain weft or resisted weft yarns are inserted in the plain weft.
Double Ikat:
Double Ikat includes the process of resisting on both weft and warp and then connecting them to form.
Fun Facts
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The fabric doesn’t fade, doesn’t crumble and doesn’t loose the brightness of the colour.
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Main colours of Ikat are red, yellow, green, white and maroon. It was traditionally only dyed with indigo.
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It is to be washed by hand in cool water (no more than 30 degree celsius) or dry cleaning.
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It is forbidden to whiten and squeeze the fabric.
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Iron at an average temperature upto 200 degrre celsius.
Visit to Dilli Haat, INA
Dilli Haat brings you to the enchanted realm of Indian art and culture as it is showcased through an intriguing array of craft, food, and cultural events.
In contrast to the fluid, flexible nature of the village haat, here it is the craftspeople who are mobile. The D is home to artisan booths selling regional, regionally inspired, and ethnic goods.
NDMC, D.C. (Handicrafts) & D.C. (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, together established this ambitious project. It strives to support and promote struggling artists from across the nation in order to maintain and preserve the rich infia legacy.
It is here that the crafts persons find an opportunity to demonstrate their artistic skills to thousands of visitors everyday.
Since its inauguration in the month of March 1994, Dilli Haat has been home to thousands of handicraft and handloom artisans.
The complex is not only artistic, but also recreational in nature where the entire family can have a good time.
Tickets
Cost of ticket is Rs.20/- for adult and Rs.10/- for child