Tenun ikat

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

Tenun ikat is a traditional weaving technique where threads are tied or dyed before weaving to create distinctive patterns, commonly found in the Nusa Tenggara region.

Etymology

From Indonesian, combining 'tenun' and 'ikat' referring to the thread-tie process in weaving.

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