{"product_id":"borneo-dayak-ikat-ticak","title":"Borneo Dayak Ikat Ticak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful ceremonial cloth was woven in Sintang, Western Borneo by the Dayak Desa tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used in all your sewing project, soft furnishings, as a blanket, throw or wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perfect for the eclectic and bohemian interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪︎201cm x 126cm (79\" x 49.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven in two pieces and joined in the middle to form a bigger piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▪︎new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▪︎natural dye from engkerebang leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▪︎woven in Sintang, Borneo by Maria Pandan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▪︎handwash with natural detergent, do not scrubb, wring or twist and dry away from direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▪︎ABOUT\u003cbr\u003eThis ceremonial cloth was woven using the ikat method. The word comes from a Malay word meaning 'to tie'. The yarn are being tied or bound first, as a form of resist, in the desired design and then dyed before being woven into textile. Hence the frayed look in the motifs typical of ikat fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 'ticak' (lizard) motif. The ticak makes noise during sunrise, waking up the inhabitants of a dwelling. It is also a form of protection from mosquitoes. The presence of ticak in the home proves that ones home is a sound one. The ancestors of the Dayak people also believes the sound of ticak affirms the truth in someones' speech. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**pictures are very close representation of the colours but not 100% due to different light conditions and viewing screens. Please sent me a message if you would like more informations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wani Textile Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62423433707907,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/3904\/3437\/files\/20260814-143543_1_1.jpg?v=1787219858","url":"https:\/\/wanitextilestories.co.uk\/products\/borneo-dayak-ikat-ticak","provider":"Wani Textile Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}