About
us
The word “ikat” comes from the Indonesian verb “mengikat”, which means “to bind, connect, entwine everything around.”
We combine traditional technologies of creating ikat with its’ inherent color-fulness and sophistication and a new experimental interpretation to create an outfitfor any event.
What's
ikat?
Ikat Technique – a wonder of Eastern craftsmanship that came to us from the heartlands of Central and Middle Asia.
Ikat was created many years ago within cities along the Silk Road like Bukhara and Samarkand.
What's
ikat
Ikat Technique – a wonder of Eastern craftsmanship that came to us from the heartlands of Central and Middle Asia.
Ikat was created many years ago within cities along the Silk Road like Bukhara and Samarkand.
On par with
gold
Masters from Uzbekistan reached exceptional mastery in this art form and it was highly valued.
During the Middle Ages, ikat was on par with gold – it was gifted to kings and emperors, exchanged for prisoners, and used to make peace between warring parties.
On par with
gold
Masters from Uzbekistan reached exceptional mastery in this art form and it was highly valued. During the Middle Ages,
ikat was on par with gold – it was gifted to kings and emperors, exchanged for prisoners, and used to make peace between warring parties.