 Background:
The use of ikat technique
produces a woven textile juxtaposed with different shades of colours.
The ikat technique is an additional process that requires
the tie-and-dye of the base loom. The shades created via this
technique are made to blend with the bright colours of the patterns
thus toning down the audacity of the songket design.
Much expertise is required to choose the right
colour combinations. Colours of the background play an important
role, sometimes more important that the design itself. Before
one can pay attention to design details, the overall colour is
the predominant criteria. Perfect colour combination indulges
the eyes of the beholder, creating a sense of harmony and contrast
rarely demonstrated on plain pieces.
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