Making ikat cloth
The following series of images show how Central Asian ikats are made, and are specific to current ikat production at Marghilan in Uzbekistan. The workshop there continues t…
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Resist-dyed textiles
Resist-dyeing is a widely used method of applying colours or patterns to fabric. Resist dye techniques include tie-dyeing and applied resist.
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