Synopsis Ikat is otherwise known as tie and dye textile design known round the world. Some experts are of the opinion that the technology came from far eastern countries since the term Ikat is of Malayan origin. But study reveals it started and developed in India also at least in certain clusters like Orissa, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh and upto certain extent in north, east and north eastern India. The book made a detailed study on this craft, comparative studies of various technologies in various clusters, societies and economy besides drawing action plan. It is hoped that this book should be of help to researchers, planners, textile technologists and social scientists. The book also contains selected photographs.