They are ethnic because they use a style of dying called ikat, and also probably because they have a vaguely animal-print design.    From Wordnik.com.  [MORE “ETHNIC” FASHION » Sociological Images] Reference

The word ikat means to "bind" in Indonesian.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

In the background is an ikat stole bought in Puri.    From Wordnik.com.  [Orissa: Food & Images] Reference

It is a ikat design inspired by the colors of the mango.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mango Lassi] Reference

The thali with ikat in the background is looking too good.    From Wordnik.com.  [Orissa: Food & Images] Reference

A pillow by the designer covered in ikat fabric called 'Vino'.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

Thibaut makes its own ikat in the U.S., and doesn't source from Asia.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

Liat tu dia pake ikat pinggang X, buat henshin jadi X Warrior! nyahahaahahah.    From Wordnik.com.  [mayoineko Diary Entry] Reference

The curtains are made up in Mr. Dunham's ikat stripe material with a dark background.    From Wordnik.com.  [Restraint With a Kick] Reference

Producing a small piece of ikat can take six months; a larger, more complex piece can take two years.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

Linggageni Aditama, a company in Central Java, produces its own ikat and will even make fabric to order.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

Many manufacturers and retailers in Indonesia sell handmade ikat textiles for a fraction of the price of up-market retailers.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

Ms. Weinrib also designs her own ikat, using more subtle palettes and patterns, which is then produced for her in Uzbekistan.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

For even larger-scale orders, Linggageni Aditama uses chemical dyes, though the ikat cloth is still handwoven by women in the workshop.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

Most of its ikat is sold in Indonesia and Australia, although Mr. Burhan says he can produce small and large orders for overseas customers.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Ties That Bind] Reference

StyleBakery is obsessed with everything ikat this summer.    From Wordnik.com.  [Beauty Snob - Beauty Secrets and Tips] Reference

No, she covered it with an ikat and jewel-toned pillows.    From Wordnik.com.  [Apartment Therapy Main] Reference

The designer is Alexis and it's got an awesome ikat print.    From Wordnik.com.  [Flypaper - Stuck on Style] Reference

Motifs that reflect this trend are batiks, paisleys and ikat.    From Wordnik.com.  [Summit Daily News - Top Stories] Reference

The solid colors create a less-busy look than the ikat designs.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Information on making a donation can be found at www. ikat.org.    From Wordnik.com.  [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference

We live in tamadun 'tak tau' and 'apa boleh buat, tangan kami di ikat'.    From Wordnik.com.  [WordPress.com News] Reference

Carmanita also championed the use of local fabrics such as batik and ikat.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Jakarta Post Breaking News] Reference

The craft shop will have an array of Mangalgiri saris, kalamkari and ikat.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Hindu - Front Page] Reference

This amazing top features a watercolor ikat print and an asymmetric neckline.    From Wordnik.com.  [Shopaholics Daily] Reference

Another way to add ikat to your home is through pillows, throws, and tapestries.    From Wordnik.com.  [ebates] Reference

Made from hand woven canvas this bag is as close to an authentic ikat as you can get.    From Wordnik.com.  [ebates] Reference

There's enough plaid, high-waists and ikat to make any style-loving man or woman drool.    From Wordnik.com.  [NBC San Diego - News Top Stories] Reference

Her collection of tribal styles don't include your average ikat prints and earthy tones.    From Wordnik.com.  [TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends] Reference

I was hoping for some more sources though, maybe some ikat textile / fabric sold anywhere?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Apartment Therapy Main] Reference

We were surprised when, just the other day, a client asked for a room full of ikat pillows.    From Wordnik.com.  [Apartment Therapy Main] Reference

Some demonstrated how to weave ikat cloth, others how to master the steps of traditional dances.    From Wordnik.com.  [Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph] Reference

One example was a blue-violet tube ikat dress paired with a jacket of the same pattern and fabric.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Jakarta Post Breaking News] Reference