The tree of life fabric motif has a long history with many ideas being centered on life, death, nourishment, protection, fertility, knowledge and spirituality. This pervasive motif has been seen in oriental rugs, art, sculptures, paintings, jewelry and different types of fabrics. The tree of life fabric pattern occurs in many variations, naturalistic, geometric and [...]
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I keep trying to mix Ikat patterns in to every project. I like the real, antique ones (who doesn’t?), the reproductions, cheap enough to use with abandon, and especially the newest fabrics that take a bit of the Ikat graphic punch, clean it up, and use it in a fresh, new way. Since the textiles are so ancient, there are Ikat-weave fabrics in many cultures around the world, so there must be an Ikat for every occasion.
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