Thompson Ikat is a printed interpretation of the ikat technique of weaving. ÃCloudedÄ patterns, known as ikats (pronounced e-cots), reflect the use of tie-dyed warp threads in the weaving process. The Colonial Williamsburg textile archive contains 18th-century examples of Eastern ikats as well as European interpretations of the technique. As popular then as they are today, ikats offer style and flair that is timeless.