Double Ikat Weaving – Sulu, PhilippinesConcept/Theme:A traditional handwoven textile representing Tausug culture, identity, and heritage.Often incorporates symbolic patterns related to nature, sea waves, and geometric shapes.Medium:Cotton or silk threads, hand-dyed using natural or synthetic dyes.Process:1. Thread Preparation – Threads are measured and aligned on a frame.2. Dyeing (Resist Technique) – Both warp and weft threads are tied and dyed before weaving.3. Weaving – Carefully aligning dyed threads to form patterns.Techniques:Double Ikat – Both warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads are resist-dyed before weaving.Tie-Dye Resist – Small portions of thread are tightly bound to resist dye penetration.Practices:Created on a traditional backstrap or floor loom.Often passed down through generations, with designs unique to specific families or communities.Characteristics:Very precise, symmetrical patterns.Bold, vibrant colors.Labor-intensive (takes weeks to months to finish).Ikat Technique – CambodiaConcept/Theme:Known locally as Hol, it is a part of Cambodian silk weaving tradition, often tied to festivals and cultural ceremonies.Medium:Fine silk threads, natural dyes from plants and minerals.Process:Similar resist-dye method as in Sulu, but often done with single Ikat (only warp threads dyed).Techniques:Hand-tying threads in specific patterns, then dyeing in stages for multiple colors.Practices:Usually woven on a traditional floor loom.Associated with cultural symbolism and formal attire (sampot hol).Characteristics:Soft sheen due to silk.Floral and geometric designs.Complex color gradations.