Central Asian Ikats

Download or read book Central Asian Ikats written by Ruby Clark and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centuries old, the ikat technique is a complex sequence of tie-dying silk threads to create elaborate patterns in striking colors before weaving. This invaluable introduction to the magnificent ikats of Central Asia sets the creation of these fabrics into the context of a long history of textile production that once centered around the trade of the famous Silk Road. Illustrated throughout with glorious examples, Central Asian Ikats examines the social significance and various functions of these fabrics in Central Asian culture, as well as describing the fascinating and complex techniques involved in making them. The book accompanies an exhibition opening in November 2007.