How to Use ikat in a Sentence

ikat

noun
  • Choose from vivid florals, ikat gingham, cherries, and bows.
    — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Ruzzetti and Gow's silk velvet ikats are instant space changers.
    — Alyssa Wolfe, ELLE Decor, 28 Oct. 2010
  • Courses run from half a day (dyeing a cotton napkin) to three days (weaving an ikat scarf).
    — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2019
  • But there are plenty of ways to meet the locals, from workshops in ikat weaving to tours of nearby markets.
    — Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • It is paired with a sequins sheet holographic bustier to reflect the nine colours of ikat weave that the brocade is set in.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Now, the lobby is a riot of punchy patterns and color with a powder pink ceiling and ikat fabric walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Now, the lobby is a riot of punchy patterns and color with a powder pink ceiling and ikat fabric walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • To give the button-down a trippy feel, the monogram was placed diagonally and blurred with the ikat technique.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Chunky chairs, ikat wallpaper, and not a straight line to be seen, plus patterns, fringes, statement pompoms, and colorful rugs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Her affinity for pattern, bold pattern to be exact, drove her to cover the table with an overscale blue-and-khaki linen ikat.
    — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • In this feminine space, ikat drapes fill the large-scale pattern role, and wallpaper of a similar scale would have been overwhelming.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023
  • In this feminine space, ikat drapes fill the large-scale pattern role, and wallpaper of a similar scale would have been overwhelming.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The walls, Ikea cabinets, and even the range hood are wrapped in a custom vinyl printed with Nussbaumer’s own ikat pattern.
    — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, House Beautiful, 9 Sep. 2019
  • McGregor designed custom silk shades for a pair of heirloom lamps using a silk ikat fabric sourced on eBay.
    — Elizabeth Sweet, House Beautiful, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The upholstered bed frame features a playful ikat pattern, which looks right on trend when paired with the statement-making sunburst mirror above.
    — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Calico and ikat textiles are also running themes, and appear on lampshades, throw pillows and seating.
    — Aileen Kwun, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The three generations wore matching ikat prints in the Bahamas and donned all white in Mexico.
    — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 10 July 2019
  • There are ikat, peacock and geometric prints in low-key color palettes, all made of 100 percent cotton.
    — Kim Cook, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2017
  • From the history of ikat to Woody Allen movie props, here's our weekly roundup of the shelter blogosphere.
    — House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2012
  • Given that difficulty, double ikat fabrics are the rarest and most expensive ikat products.
    — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 2 Nov. 2020
  • There are always patterns that come and go — florals, ikats and paisleys have all had their time in the spotlight (and then some), but the current love affair with chevron has to end.
    — Elizabeth Mayhew, Washington Post, 31 Dec. 2019
  • Guests can also hike or mountain bike to rice paddies and traditional Sumbanese villages to learn about ikat weaving.
    — Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Rooms are small and moody, with high-design touches, ikat textiles, river or rooftop views, and a cheeky Minibar of Vices stocked with local snacks.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Made of silk velvet with vibrant ikat prints, these sneakers make add strong style statement to any ensemble—a t-shirt and jeans combo and even a chic cocktail number or maxi dress.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Cult favorite Rosanna Lonsdale shows off her Hamptons-ready table lamp designs and adds their latest ikat shades to the line.
    — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, 2 Oct. 2018
  • Many of the one-piece, bikini and tankini styles have ruching for a flattering look, while others have all-over designs like paisley, ikat and tropical prints.
    — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022
  • The skirt is by Spanish designer Pablo Erroz and is made of Mallorca's ikat fabric.
    — The Editors, Town & Country, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The main motif for both men and women is a black-and-white zebra print with a colorful scarf border, as well as a multistripe ikat print and a medallion placement print on matte jersey.
    — Marcy Medina | Wwd, latimes.com, 24 Apr. 2018
  • The son’s room became a whisper of an office; in the daughter’s room, florals, ikat, and a Japanese lantern mingle effortlessly as the front parlor.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Here, heritage crafts such as handweaving and hand embroidery take center stage in the form of organic jacquards, Madras checks, ikats and variations on indigo.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026

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