kɑt noun
1.
a method of printing woven fabric by tie-dyeing the warp yarns (warp ikat) the weft yarns (weft ikat) or both (double ikat) before weaving.
2.
a fabric made by this method.
Origin:
1930–35; < Malay: to tie, bind
1930–35; < Malay: to tie, bind
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| —n | |
| a method of creating patterns in fabric by tie-dyeing the yarn before weaving | |
| [C20: from Malay, literally: to tie, bind] | |
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Ikat
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Example sentences
Think chinos, vaguely exotic madras shirts, ikat shorts and shell buttons.
There were kooky ikat print, deconstructed bloomers in ruffled pink and yellow cotton, and roomy coats with built-in bags.
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