A Comparative Study between the Colors and Patterns of Ikats in Iran and Uzbekistan

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Comprative & Analytical History, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Art, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Ikat is one of the most exclusive fabrics in the world containing a different weave and etching compared with others. Ikat artifacts are patterned textiles produced by knitting and making the wrap resistant to being dyed or dyeing the wrap before being knitted; this technique is known in most parts of the world. This textile is known as “Darayi” in Iran. The current research aims to identify the similarities and differences between hand-woven fabrics of Iran and Uzbekistan back in the time when both countries shared the same cultural geography. The current research aims to examine what differences and similarities are found between the patterns and colors of Ikats in Iran and Uzbekistan. This research is descriptive and analytical employing a comparative approach and library resources. The findings of this research reveal that Uzbekistan’s Ikat is more varied in terms of colors and patterns. In addition, the colors used in Uzbekistan’s Ikat are brighter. However, Ikat in Yazd consists of fewer variant colors and patterns and contains geometric designs. Although the fabric background, in Uzbekistan, is full of patterns, in Yazd, the aforementioned fabric is not filled with any patterns and some space can be observed.

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Journal of Art and Civilization of the Orient
Volume 10, Issue 35
April 2022
Pages 29-44

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