So I just found out what Ikat (or Ikkat) print means. Ikat - which means 'to tie' or 'to bind' in the Mayan language, is a print traditionally seen on wall-hangings, which is created by dying portions of thread and then weaving them into a cloth. Ikat print actually exists in many different cultures, and from South American to Southeast Asian to European (Spanish) textile making, Ikat lays a part in each culture independent of the others. So of course it was only a matter of time before Ikat became the next big thing in contemporary fashion. Ikat is huge for summer, and ShopBop even has an entire section designated for Ikat print clothing.
Ikat usually brings to mind couches in an Aspen ski lodge, or a horse blanket, but it's actually transformed into something super chic. I've been digging Gucci's Native American inspired sneaker, and I think an Ikat minidress would look so cute paired with them.
Would you wear Ikat?
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