{"product_id":"red-ikat-fabric","title":"Red Ikat Fabric | Handloom Cotton Textiles | For Sewists \u0026 Quilters","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndonesian Handloom Fabric for Sewing and Crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFabric details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 104cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand woven in Bali, Indonesia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight with minimal drape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed with coral and white pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative selvedge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for dressmaking, shirts, quilting and patchwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's so special about ikat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike printed fabric or batik, the patterns of authentic ikat are created by bundling the threads together and dyeing them \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThough 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Textile Traders","offers":[{"title":"1 Metre","offer_id":65996075696396,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm x 10cm Sample","offer_id":65996075729164,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0296\/5516\/files\/bali-ikat-fabric-red_72f3c8ba-3830-480e-a417-74f1d5b1cb21.jpg?v=1790677573","url":"https:\/\/www.textiletraders.co.uk\/products\/red-ikat-fabric","provider":"Textile Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}