Give your guests something to talk about when you dress your table with this gorgeous Silk Ikat Weaving ($89, originally $179).Hand-woven in Thailand, this table runner will complement many different table settings, from casual affairs to fine dining. I'm certainly still in love with ikat. How about you?
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Combining my love of ikat and my affection for poufs, the Vivre Round Ikat Ottoman ($2,100) is utterly unique, not to mention fun. It looks to me like this ottoman is embroidered, so it's actually faux ikat, but who cares? Its fiery orange squiggles and cute shape have me hooked.
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Given my love for everything ikat, I was of course smitten with this set of 4 Napoleon III side chairs (circa 1860), with their ebonized wood frames and sumptuous silk Ikat fabric.
For this week's Casa Craving Challege I asked you to find a table that could stand up stylistically to these amazing chairs. And if you were so inclined, I also encouraged you to go on to find table accessories, such as candleholders, centerpieces, floral arrangements, and glass and tableware that would work with the chairs.
Okay, so I think we've pretty much established that I have a love for everything ikat. These chairs then, are of course no exception. This set of 4 Napoleon III side chairs (circa 1860) have ebonized wood frames and upholstered in sumptuous handmade silk Ikat fabric. 
If you hadn't noticed that I'm obsessed with Ikat, let me wave the Ikat flag once again. Last time, it was placemats, and now I'm back with a beautiful Ikat table runner by Mimosa, who picked up the fabric when she lived in Uzbekistan. Not only is the fabric to-dye-for, but the Moroccan hand-crocheted buttons along the edges (which are found on the garments worn by men and women in Central Asia) add charm and tradition. RSS Feed 
