Red Ikat Fabric | Handloom Cotton Textiles | For Sewists & Quilters

Indonesian Handloom Fabric for Sewing and Crafts

Hand woven in Bali, this 100% cotton ikat fabric has a distinctive coral and white pattern on a deep red background. Eye-catching and easy to sew, this one-of-a-kind handloom fabric is lightweight and breathable with minimal drape. Make a kimono-style top, line a jacket, or incorporate smaller pieces into your quilting projects.

As with all traditional handloom fabrics, you may notice slight irregularities in the weave such as looping, slubs or knots. These little imperfections give the fabric character, and are a reliable sign that your handloom textiles are genuine!

Fabric details

• 100% cotton
• Approx. 104cm wide
• Hand woven in Bali, Indonesia
• Lightweight with minimal drape
• Red with coral and white pattern
• Decorative selvedge
• Suitable for dressmaking, shirts, quilting and patchwork

What's so special about ikat?

Unlike printed fabric or batik, the patterns of authentic ikat are created by bundling the threads together and dyeing them before they are woven. Yarn is tied tightly around the bundles of threads to create a resist, leaving gaps or variations in the colour once the threads are dyed, which then in turn create the distinctive blurry ikat pattern when woven.

Though traditional ikat textiles can be found in many cultures around the world, we source ours from Bali, Indonesia, where the fabrics are handwoven (mostly by women) at home on their handlooms. Every metre you buy helps keep this centuries-old craft alive, supporting the weavers who carry it forward and ensuring their skills are passed down to the next generation rather than lost to mass production.