{"product_id":"indian-cotton-ikat-portico","title":"Indian Cotton - Ikat Portico","description":"\u003cp\u003eA black and white ikat in an unusual geometric square pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkat is a resist dyeing technique where the threads used for weaving are dyed beforehand. The Ikat threads are bound in a pattern so that the threads covered by the binding 'resist' the dye, creating a design.  The more binding done before weaving, the more complicated the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for dresses and tops, this cotton is lightweight and soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3oz, 113gsm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin; India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the first couple of washes, place the fabric in the washing machine drum at 30 or 40 degrees with a handful of table salt. This will help fix the dye to prevent it running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs our Indian cloth is handmade, they are susceptible to irregularities in the weave or print, this is all part of their charm and are not classed as flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all computer monitors show colours differently, we recommend ordering a sample of the cloth to check it is the right colour and weight for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread match Gutermann Sew All: 000\/BLK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57540460740939,"sku":"CCI-IKATPORTICO","price":2.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/3588\/5131\/files\/CCI-IKATPORTICO.jpg?v=1781015220","url":"https:\/\/merchantandmills.com\/en-row\/products\/indian-cotton-ikat-portico","provider":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}