Vintage gray Indonesian Ikat Sumba tapestry boho home decor tribal cotton throw ethnic ikat cloth handwoven cotton sarong tapestry fabric ZV20

Vintage gray Indonesian Ikat Sumba tapestry boho home decor tribal cotton throw ethnic ikat cloth handwoven cotton sarong tapestry fabric ZV20

This textile is formed by two back-strap-loomed narrow panels joined in the middle with a hand-sewn stitch. Note that the woven bands on each end cinch the tapestry resulting in a slight narrowing at each end.

Ikat is a time intensive method of creating patterns on fabric by tying off the yarn prior to weaving and dyeing. When dipped in the color, the dye colors the yarn except for the part that is tied off, which remains the original color. When the yarns are woven, these areas create the pattern. Multiple color ikats require multiple tyings and dyeings. The technique is originally from Indonesia.

This is a new, hand loomed, 100% cotton textile but has been desaturated, over-dyed, and manipulated. Some imperfections in the weaving and color are present. Be aware that there may be marks and "scars" from the process that has been applied to this textile. The resulting silvery gray with ghost images of the ikat design is indescribable.

The dimensions are 84 in x 37 in without the fringe. The cotton border is narrower than the rest of the textile, as seen in the photos.

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