A few years ago i was visiting a friend in London. Said friend is very plugged in to the decor world and i remember she said to me ‘mark my words, Ikats are going to be huge’. I nodded knowingly not knowing what the hell she was talking about. Well, here we are, the world is awash with Ikats and patterns and prints from exotic locales. Below are some images that reflect the trend nicely…of course it’s making me want to shake things up in our space. The Captain and i have been talking lately about some changes we want to make and i’m enjoying bouncing ideas around with him.
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Love the effect of Ikats on a large scale - this couch is gorgeous don’t you think?
The pic on the top is from Turkish designer Rifat Ozbek – his shop in Istanbul is gorgeous. I would kill for one of these cushions. And as for that spindly sofa (that i found on this site) that’s been recovered with embroidered antique fabrics – I Want That!
these are the Ikat influenced products that are at Woolies and Country Road at the moment – how gorgeous is the little Country Road purse? The Ikat crockery has been in store for a while now in various colours but i spotted the last of their stock the other day
Loving the Mr Price Home cushions. They’re not in the Ikat vein, but i do think they work if you’re wanting to add a dash of global style to your space – and here’s the thing, they’re R59,99 each – love!
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Brenda Finch on January 26, 2012
great finds !!! love
Vanessa on January 26, 2012
Mr Price…. HERE I COME!
Leigh-Ann on January 26, 2012
OMG – that shop, so many pillows so little space! Love them.
Rose on January 26, 2012
That first image from Istanbul is just the most amazing blend of colour and texture, with a couch to die for. Such a pleasure to view such a perfectly blended style. The Antique fabric – it leaves me totally speechless! Love it.
Li on January 26, 2012
ah ha, and even better I think the Mr Price cushions are a flock print! eez bootiful!
Dinki Dilks on January 26, 2012
Will have to start saving pronto for Istanbul!
Dinki Dilks on January 26, 2012
WILL START SAVING PRONTO FOR ISTANBUL!
Blair Scheepers on January 26, 2012
would love to have the couch in the first picture!!
Carrie Hampton on January 26, 2012
I want that embroidered sofa too – have been looking for a fabric along Ardmore lines for a couple of cushions; bright and original with an African twist. Have you come across any? Closest I found was an oriental dragon fabric at R2000 p.metre. Yikes!
Ian on January 27, 2012
Am I being a bit slow this morning? I am not sure I really know what an ikat is yet. Is it the pattern style in the fabric on the couch, as in paisley?
Jacqui Hunter on February 13, 2012
Loooove Ikat and Suzani!!!
Speaking of which….we do have 2 orginal embroidered Suzani on sale at Imagenius as we speak- fancy that- just like those in the genius Rifat Ozbek’s shop.
Luna fabrics has the most gorgeous Suzani inspired design- beautiful colour ways. Have just used a fabric for a scheme that is Ikat inspired from Hertex- called Alhambra Amour- colour Luna- check it out. Also tooooo fab is a design- Sultana Lattice- alos colour Luna- my current “colore du momento”
Oh and sorry to drop in – I know “Smug” is not pretty, but I MUST— am going to Istanbul in June – so will take some pics and send to the lovely Vicki !!