Merchant & Mills: Indian Ikat 'Island Reef'

A handwoven Indian Ikat fabric, this is a beautiful and quite unusual ikat in deep black with vibrant check designs.

Indian handwovens are rustic and full of character, with plenty of small flaws and imperfections, so please be aware of that before you purchase - they are not like the factory made fabrics you may be used to!

Please also note the special washing instructions. If you treat these fabrics with the care and respect they deserve they will be a lovely addition to your handmade wardrobe, softening beautifully over time.

The fabrics is yarn-dyed, so the design is visible on both sides of the fabric.

Sold per QUARTER metre. 
For a full metre, please order FOUR units. 
Your fabric will be sent in a continuous length.

Composition: 100% cotton
Width: approx. 115cm (45")
Origin: India
Weight: 121g/m2 (3.5 oz/yd2)

Washing Instructions: This fabric will probably shrink a little and give off black dye, so this must be pre-washed before sewing. 
For the first few washes wash separately either by hand or in a delicate machine cycle at 30℃, adding a handful of salt the first few times to help set the dye. 
Do not tumble dry and do not dry in direct sunlight.

Samples are available - please find the sample listing in the shop menu.