Kit Kemp Ikat Weave Fabric in Orange

From ancient trade ties to a fashion statement across 30 countries, ikat is a fascinating weave which universally symbolises wealth, power and prestige. The very term ikat is derived from the Indonesian word ‘mengikat’, meaning “to tie” – a reference to the distinctive technique used to create the weaves.

It is a complex, skill-intensive process of marking, tying and dyeing the design into the yarn to produce elaborate and multicoloured patterns.