Ikat is awesome. Is it too trendy though to invest in something like expensive curtains? Opinions. I don't want to spend 1000 bucks on a ikat curtain panel and have it look dated next year or two.

I wouldn't do It. Ikat is an ancient technique, but the design trend is just that. If it is in Target...

I'd only get the curtains if they were done in the traditional manner...I think you can tell when something has been designed to be on-trend vs traditionally crafted.

Do you like it? Would it look awesome in your space? Will YOU still like it two years from now? Then do it. If you swap out curtains every few years to be on trend, or are fickle about your decisions, then don't do it.

Unfortunately, and probably in large part due to the internet giving so much exposure to design trends, the trends seem to get overexposed quickly. I think the ikat curtains could have staying power if they are part of an overall ethnic or bohemian style, because that way, they aren't just a trend. However, it is possible that the curtains might look dated to you if you don't have that ethnic/bohemian style. If you have a passion for big bold patterns, though, you might love them for a long time. You could play it safe and use it for pillows or a bedspread if you aren't sure. I think ikat would jazz up my bedroom nicely as pillows or a throw.

Personally, I don't think so. If you really, truly love it and have loved ikat for a while, chances are you will love it for another 5 years (or a good chunk of that, anyway.)

I say go for it. If you aren't sure, don't.

Frankly, I think ikat has been "in" and "out" several times since the mid 70s. I think technically ikat is "out" as of last summer or so, at least waning or on the way out.

But again, that wouldn't stop me if it was something I really loved. Ultimately, it's your home and whatever makes you happy looking at every day is more important than what is a trend or stylish at any given moment.

Ikat has been around for a long time - I have some curtains in a beautiful Osborne & Little ikat print from about 17 years ago. They are no longer up as I wanted a more minimalist, streamlined look, so not curtains, but they would still not look out of place or dated.
@Portlandrules: If you like it, why would you care if it's trendy/not trendy?

You can find Real Ikat scarves on www.indigohandloom.com. It's a good option to turn into scarves. They also sell fabric yardage.

I think it would be fine if you really liked it. If you're the kind of person who changes curtains every year, this will get old for you quickly.

I liked Ikat a few years ago, but I am sick of it now. Glad I didn't buy anything that pattern.

@ Tureg..."if it's at Target" LOVE. Great advice. Nothing against Target, but you're right...at that point it probably has gone from high design to the masses and is on the way out.

Thanks everyone. I'm kind of leaning towards no.

Last year I bought some lovely Ikat fabric (Waverly; purple on cream pattern) and had a friend sew some curtain panels for me. Just barely got to putting them up in the bedroom, but they're lovely. And I love them. Cost for the fabric was about $100 (including lining), and she didn't charge much to make the panels. AND, I have some left over that I might make some pillows out of to put on my sofa. Would I have spent hundreds or thousands. Nope. But, these days, it's hard to get a vibrant, interesting print on ready-made curtains. Most are bland and boring.

If you love it, go for it!