If you have ever visited Mallorca, you may have noticed a special zigzag pattern that can often be found on cushion covers, tablecloths or bedspreads. This pattern does not appear everywhere on the island by chance; rather, it is a traditional weaving technique that is indigenous to Mallorca. There are only three textile factories on the island that specialise in producing this particular pattern. This is where the Mallorcan ikat pattern is created thread by thread:
These fabrics originally come from Asia and were probably brought to Mallorca via the Silk Road in the 16th century. Roughly speaking, a distinction is made between single-coloured fabrics, striped fabrics and the special ikat pattern, also known as “Tela de Lehnguts”, which means “tongue fabric”, as the pattern is reminiscent of tongues of flame.
Ikat patterns are produced all over the world, especially in Asia and South America. However, Mallorca is the only place in Europe where this special weaving technique is still practised, and over time unique prints have developed here that can only be found on the island. Today, the ikat pattern has become a chic and high-quality detail in interior design, home accessories and country or boutique hotels.
Groups have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes and learn about the weaving process and the dyeing techniques. The carefully woven fabrics are then turned into extremely stylish products such as cushions, curtains, handbags and shoes, which can be purchased directly in the showrooms of the textile factories. A fantastic group activity for your event to learn about traditional crafts in Mallorca and take a piece of Majorca home with you.
Anyone looking for clothing will find what they are looking for at Ikatela Mallorca. The materials used at Ikatela are produced exclusively on the Spanish mainland for the Balearic Islands and, as wearable fabrics, adapt to every figure in terms of shape and lightness. Tailor-made clothing of unique quality is thus created on Mallorca.
