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Ikat is a dyeing technique wherein dye resistant bindings or substances resisting dye penetration are applied over yarns in pre-determined patterns and then the threads are dyed. The resulting creation after the weaving of the threads would surface in a lyrical colour extravaganza of finesse and precision. Pochampalli Ikat is mainly popularized in the 1800s. There are two types of ikat namely single ikat and double ikat. In single ikat both wrap or weft threads are dyed in pattern and the others are dyed in solid colour. In double ikat both wrap and weft threads are dyed in pattern. In one form or the other, ikat has been made a practical aspect of every culture. There are too many regions where the specific forms of this dye technique is to cover, but rest assured that you�ll find familiar ikat patterns practically everywhere you go in the world. The main objective is to make ikat fabric from recycled plastic bottles. All the waste and unused plastic bottles are recycled making them sustainable. Ten plastic bottles gives us one pound of polyester fibre. The yarn produced after recycling is sent to weavers for making ikat fabric. The savings made by utilizing low-cost raw materials for recycled products are usually completely eaten up by complex collection and preparation processes. The fabric obtained after weaving can be used to make furniture, rugs, curtains, bed sheets and plethora of things in interior architecture. They have been used in furnishing to provide warmth, comfort, protection and decoration. Fabrics are used a great deal in interiors according to style, theme and decor to dramatically alter the appearance of a bare room. Nevertheless, recycling can still generate attractive profits, as customers are increasingly willing to pay higher prices for sustainable and environmentally-friendly products.