The question asks to identify examples of resist dyed ikat textiles from the given list.

Understanding Ikat and Resist Dyeing

Ikat is a complex dyeing technique used to pattern the yarns or threads of a textile before weaving. The resist dyeing process is applied to these individual yarns.

Resist dyeing is a method used to prevent the dye from reaching certain areas of the textile, creating patterns. Ikat specifically uses resist dyeing on yarns.

Analysis of Textile Examples

• A. Telia Rumal: This is a well-known example of a double ikat textile traditionally made in the Pochampally region. It involves resist dyeing of both warp and weft yarns before weaving, fitting the definition of resist dyed ikat.
• B. Bandhani: This is a resist dyeing technique, specifically tie-dye, popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It involves tying small portions of fabric before dyeing. While it's resist dyeing, it is not an ikat technique as the dyeing is done on the woven fabric, not the yarns prior to weaving.
• C. Patola: Patola is a highly intricate form of double ikat weaving from Gujarat. Both the warp and weft yarns are resist-dyed before being meticulously woven into complex designs. This is a classic example of resist dyed ikat.
• D. Saktapar: This term often refers to specific patterns or types of textiles related to the Ikat tradition, particularly in the context of Odisha or sometimes linked with Gujarat. It generally involves the principles of resist-dyed yarns used in weaving, aligning it with ikat.
• E. Mothra: Similar to Bandhani, Mothra is a resist-dyeing technique, often producing a jagged pattern. It is a form of tie-dye or stitch-resist dyeing on fabric, not yarn dyeing prior to weaving, hence not an ikat.

Correct Identification of Ikat Textiles

Based on the analysis:

• Telia Rumal (A) is a resist dyed ikat.
• Patola (C) is a resist dyed ikat.
• Saktapar (D) is associated with resist dyed ikat techniques.
• Bandhani (B) and Mothra (E) are resist dyeing techniques but not ikat.

Therefore, the correct examples of resist dyed ikat textiles are A, C, and D.