Textile

Fabric woven from solid coloured and resist-dyed warp threads (warp ikat). Prior to dyeing, sections of bundled, stretched out warp threads are tied to resist the subsequent dye baths. Ikat in Southeast Asia is usually first dyed blue, then red. The parts of the pattern which are to retain the natural colour are tied first, followed by those areas which are to be dyed red. The threads are dyed in an indigo bath. After the desired shade of blue has been achieved, the threads which are to be dyed red have their bindings removed, while the areas which are to remain blue are protected by wrapping. The process is repeated for each of the colours. Upon completion, all of the ties are removed and the fabric is woven. The fabric has been woven in a warp-faced plain weave. The two panels of fabric that make up the textile have been seamed by machine sewing along the center vertically.

Textile with rectangular shape and a floral pattern in pink and grey on dark red. Composed of two pieces of fabric sewn together.