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