Ikat recently went through a run of popularity with mags like Domino giving it press, famous designers making expensive clothing from it and chain home furnishings stores like Pottery Barn carrying it on their pillows shelves. My favorite kind of ikat is from Orissa (top photo).
Buy ikat here:
oneworldtextiles.com.au/page/1120854
indokain.com
Learn about ikat here:
lib.uconn.edu
smith.edu
wovensouls.com