art_culture hard MCQ

'Ikat' weaving, where yarn is tie-dyed before weaving to create patterns, is traditionally practiced in which North-East state?

  1. Assam
  2. Nagaland
  3. Manipur
  4. Meghalaya

Answer: Assam

Assam's Ikat (locally called 'Bandha') involves resist-dyeing warp/weft yarns before weaving. Practiced by communities like the Bodo and Mishing, it produces intricate geometric patterns on silk and cotton textiles.

Topic North-East Textile Techniques
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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