Ikat Textiles

Ikat Textiles are revered for their bold geometric patterns, created through a labor-intensive resist-dyeing process that can involve up to 30 distinct dye baths per thread. Sumba’s ikat features vibrant reds and blues that are more colorfast than the average Indonesian textile, retaining brilliance for over 50 years. This traditional cloth outperforms #5 Silver Jewellery from Celuk in cultural significance, as each pattern tells a specific story about the weaver's community. A typical Sumba ikat cloth costs between $80 and $200, reflecting its 2-month production time.