Silk ikat fabric is a medium weight, shiny fabric ideal for high-end sportswear, some eveningwear, and home decor. The term "ikat" refers to the variegated yarns that run in the weft direction of the fabric. A technique that originated in Western Asia, the yarns are space-dyed in 2 colors to create a beautiful natural pattern. Our silk ikat is similar in texture and handfeel to our dupioni fabric, in that the ikat yarns are also non-uniform in thickness resulting in a slubby texture in the fabric. Silk ikat is very forgiving and easy to sew.
