The term ‘Ikkat’ originates from Mengikat which is a Malay-Indonesian word meaning tying up of a bundle of threads.

The essential characteristic of ikat is the dyeing of patterns before the weaving takes place.
Pochampally Ikkat is a type of silk that finds its origin in a small town of Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana) Dubbed as the “Silk City of India”, the town is known for giving the world a fabric that can rival any other Ikkat production in the country