Ikat Fabrics of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Historical background. 3. Comparison of Ikat technique and fabrics. 4. Socio-economic condition of weavers. 5. In this comprehensive study of the ikat tie-dye techniques of these two states, the technology, the basic principles of the craft and the processes adopted are explained and illustrated with sketches and photographs.