A Story Woven Before the Loom

Long before fabric is woven, Ikat begins with intention. In Uzbekistan, artisans carefully bind and dye individual silk cotton threads by hand, mapping each design through color and rhythm before it ever reaches the loom. This time-honored process transforms thread into story.

Through our partnership with Bibi Hanum, founded by Muhayo Aliyeva, these traditions continue to thrive. The work supports women artisans with fair income while protecting the cultural knowledge embedded in every pattern they create.

Each Ikat piece reflects a slower, more conscious way of making. One rooted in heritage, shaped by human hands, and meant to be worn with meaning.

From the first hand tied thread to the final stitch, each Ikat piece is shaped by time, skill, and intention. The patterns you see are not printed or painted. They are created through a resist dyeing process that requires precision, patience, and deep cultural knowledge before weaving even begins.

Explore the Ikat Collection to discover garments and accessories that reflect this artistry, each one a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and the women who bring these designs to life.

Wearing Ikat is an act of connection. To the women who weave each carefully dyed thread. To the heritage vibrating in every pattern. To a slower, more thoughtful way of creating and consuming fashion.

Thank you for supporting artistry that honors culture, empowers women, and carries meaning far beyond the surface.

Warm holidays, 

The Ibu Team