1. a dyeing technique in which yarn or fabric is tied tightly in sections before dyeing, creating a resist pattern; also, cloth or garment made using this method.
Usage: Also called tie-dye or resist dyeing; Common in Southeast Asian and Indonesian textiles

Examples

• The artisan created beautiful ikat patterns by binding the fabric before immersing it in dye.
• Indonesian ikat textiles are prized for their intricate geometric designs.
• She wore a traditional ikat sarong to the cultural festival.
• The ikat technique produces unique, slightly blurred color boundaries.
• Ikat fabrics have been produced in Southeast Asia for centuries.