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This video describe the process of Ikat Silk making.

Ikat fabrics are an important part of the culture in Uzbekistan. Brought by nomad traders stopping along the silk route, it became a luxurious fabrics reserved for royalty and the upper-class. Today, only a few families have continued the original method of ikat making and pursued the production after Uzbekistan’s independence.

Patterns are invented and designed by masters based on their memory to create a unique piece. The silk threads are laid out on a 2x2 meter frame and using small dots, the master draws the patterns. Each dot is a note to indicate the different colours of the design. The Uzbek fabric is then dyed, one colour at a time. The process can take more than 60 days.

This video is the result of Bayali's encounter with Ikat masters of Uzbekistan. It was recorded at the artisan workshop.


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