The making of a Patola saree is a painstakingly detailed process, showcasing the complex art of double ikat weaving. In this technique, both the warp and weft threads are dyed before weaving ...

Known as Ikat—meaning "to bind, tie, or wind around" in Malay-Indonesian—the most valuable product on sale at Kumtepa comes to life through painstaking manual dyeing and weaving of individual ...

Patola textiles, exported to the Malay Archipelago since the 16th century, are famous for their double ikat technique, where both warp and weft threads are pre-dyed before weaving. This intricate ...