Indian Ikat Cotton - Indigo Snow

Indigo blue and white ikat fabric. Lightweight summer-weight cotton, semi-sheer with a soft drape. Suitable for tops, dresses, skirts, and loose trousers.

What is ikat? Ikat is a resist dyeing technique where the threads are tied and dyed before the fabric is woven. The tied sections do not absorb the dye, creating a pattern. The pattern becomes more intricate with more extensive tying. Ikat is an international weaving technique – known as kasuri in Japan, patola in India, and mat mi in Thailand. This particular fabric is handcrafted Indian ikat.

Indigo dyeing is natural and eco-friendly — it requires less water consumption than most other dyeing methods. Many are familiar with "blue knees" after new jeans; this is a normal sign of indigo dyeing. To reduce color bleeding in the first washes, you can add a tablespoon of table salt to the drum at 30–40°C; this can be repeated for the first 1–2 washes.

Width: 115 cm
Weight: 122 g/m² (3.6 oz)
Material: 100% cotton
Country of origin: India

Washing & care
– For the first 1–2 washes: put the fabric in the machine at 30–40°C with a tablespoon of table salt in the drum to set the color.
– Wash at 30–40°C with a mild detergent, preferably wool or silk soap, on a gentle setting.
– Do not tumble dry.
– Always wash before cutting and sewing, as the fabric may shrink during the first wash.

Handcrafted Indian fabric – due to the handcrafted nature, minor irregularities in weaving or printing may occur; this is part of the fabric's charm and is not considered a defect.

Note: Colors may appear differently depending on screens, and dyeing methods can result in slightly different outcomes in each dye lot.

Note: The fabric is narrow (≈110–115 cm). For patterns that assume a width of 140–150 cm, up to 25–30% more length may be needed — depending on the pattern and size.