Genuine Uzbek ikat fabric, it is a 100% percent natural hand-woven and hand-dyed miracle of oriental art and a crown gem of Central Asia. The design patterns may be so complex and the weaving process may get so complicated that it often took craftspeople decades of their lives to fully master the art of ikat textile. Throughout the ages Ikats symbolized luxury, power and high social status. Its striking designs made Ikat fabric well demanded along the major trade routes of the world and granted Ikat textiles esteem and applause of royal families around the world. Uzbek ikat has preserved the historical legacy of Uzbek artistic tradition to this day. See pictures or visit our articles section to learn more about ikat fabrics.