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Weekly Wrap Up

Monday’s History Lesson: Ikat Tuesday Tout: Custom Curtains Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Garden Theme Thrifty Thursday: Media Stand Friday Faves: Modern White Bar Stools

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History Lesson: Ikat

Ikat (pronounced ee-kat) is the oldest known patterned textile in the world, with a history that spans across multiple cultures. Though the exact date of origin is unclear, it is known that silk Ikat robes were coveted by tribal leaders thousands of years ago and were traded along the Silk Road. Javanese for “to tie” [...]

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