Ikat / Southwest / Kilims Fabric

Ikat (pronounced "ee-kaht") is a dyeing technique from Southwest Asia. Kilims (pronounced "kil-ims") is a woven fabric featuring geometric designs. The motifs and blurred edges of ikat, kilims and southwest fabrics are what distinguish this collection. These rich upholstery fabrics will enhance your home. For the best online fabric store, shop Fabric World's extensive selection of these culturally rich patterns.

Our Ikat / Southwest / Kilims Fabric collection is full of designs with a global, handcrafted spirit. The current best-seller is the Vasquez Pueblo Fabric, followed by the Les Touches Reverse Red Fabric  and the Kasuri Blue and Green Fabric. These favorites show the range of this style, from earthy southwest motifs to bold, graphic patterns with plenty of character.

Love these collected, worldly patterns? Browse Brunschwig & Fils Fabric, a house long known for designs drawn from around the world. Want more printed options with this same spirit? Explore Print Fabric. And if you like the relaxed, lived-in look of these designs, don't miss Softened Fabric, where fabrics have a gentle, broken-in hand.

Ikat and kilim-style patterns have a slightly blurred, hand-made feel that keeps them from looking too formal. That makes them perfect for mixing: pair them with stripes, solids, and simple florals, and keep at least one shared color running through the room to tie it all together. They work well on accent chairs, ottomans, and pillows, where the pattern can be seen up close. Since many of these designs have a large repeat, ask your workroom about centering the motif on cushions and chair backs, and order a sample to check the scale first.