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        <news:name>Threads &amp; Fabric</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:30:01.432Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>What Is Ikat Weaving and Why Does Its &apos;Feathered&apos; Effect Matter?</news:title>
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