Ikat, the name is synonymous with one of the most intricate tie and dye textile techniques in the world. Fabrics done in ikat are among the finest pieces of art and thereby exclusive as well. In 'Art Matters' this week, we look at the ongoing 'World Ikat exhibition' by the Delhi Crafts Council that brings together traditional and contemporary Ikat textiles from across the world. The clothes takes one into rich stories of weaving communities, of trade, of religion and fantasies.
