ikat
noun
\ ˈē-ˌkät
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Definition of ikat
: a fabric in which the yarns have been tie-dyed before weaving
Examples of ikat in a Sentence
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The three generations wore matching ikat prints in the Bahamas and donned all white in Mexico. — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, "The fashion trend that won’t go away: Matching clothes for the whole family," 10 July 2019 In the dining foyer, an elephant tusk dining table is surrounded by chairs upholstered in a cheerful ikat by Clarence house, while a Kelly Wearstler chandelier shines overhead. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "An Uninspired NYC Apartment Is Revived With Color, Charisma, and Customization," 17 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ikat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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