Gino Nash B. Sta.

Cruz BSEE-I
Textile Art of CAR
Ikat weaving is a style of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process on either
the warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. The
result of this process is a motif which is fuzzy in appearance. This blurry look
comes from the slight bleeding of the dyes into the resist areas. Ifugao Ikat is
characterized by diamond stripes of white and red stripes. It is known for its colors
and striking design patterns. There are several types of Ikat weaving: warp ikat,
weft ikat, and double ikat. Warp Ikat is when only the vertical yarn, the warp, is
tie-dyed for weaving. It’s used when regular patterns are to be woven. It’s difficult
to weave because the weft colors are to be thrown precisely against the warp
patterns. Weft Ikat on the other hand, is when only the horizontal yarn, the weft, is
tie-dyed for weaving. This results in a more irregular and organic fabric design.
When both the warp and the weft are tie-dyed, that’s the double Ikat. This requires
utmost precision skills in counting and mounting the warp yarns and in throwing
the weft shuttle against the warp patterns in actual weaving.