Fine-quality sambalpuri ikat weaving cotton fabric from Odisha with traditional motifs like shankha (shell), chakra (wheel), and phula (flower) by master artisans from the eastern states of India. Ikat (Ikkat) is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft fibers prior to dyeing. Ikat has lovely patterns and is world-famous for its extremely beautiful colors, textures, and designs. Indian Ikat is always admired by fashion designers around the world.