Shibori dyeing

Shibori is an ancient Japanese resist dyeing technique. We have already skimmed the surface of how Itajime Shibori is made. Today we will aim to do the same with Nui Shibori. ------ With Nui Shibori, one stitches the sections where they don't want dye to penetrate. This is the one technique where the artist has comparatively more control over the final out come. Using this technique, one can achieve forms and definite lines on the fabric. ------ To begin with, it is always good to have a…

Interested in creating unique designs on fabric? How about trying Shibori tie-dyeing? Jean Boyd starts off the week with a list of what we need to get started.

An exclusive collaboration of artworks by artisan Kazuki Tabata that honour the traditional craft of Japanese shibori.​ #COSxTabataShibori

Join us for a unique, week-long retreat where we will immerse ourselves in an indigo shibori dyeing practice with artist Teresa Misagal. We will stay on a gorgeous seaside farm on the Maine coast where hiking, swimming and gardens are just outside of your bedroom door. Your days will be spent in the studio, and […]

Easy Shibori Techniques to Try. DIY: How To Shibori Dye Tutorial

This is a close-up of a lovely silk satin scarf that was dyed with sappanwood. The floral pattern was created using stitch shibori which created a resist from the dye. The scarf is exquisite and is one of a kind. It would make a great gift and can be purchased through my Etsy shop.

Three rewarding shibori stitch resist designs to make. Simple ori-nui patterns suitable for the complete beginner to shibori. Easy and effective.

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Following on from Part One last weekend, here is Part Two of our Shibori techniques tutorial. Remember to check the Organic Indigo Vat Tutorial to use in combination with these techniques. The first method I will show you is a traditional Japanese technique known as Itajme. This is the name given to a method of...

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2016 Topic 7: Resists Jo Lynch Well hello everyone, Darcy here with another fantastic topic for you. Resists! hands up who has heard of them? who has done them without even realising what they were called? The answer is all of us. Whether you deliberately used wax to resist your paint, or you accidentally dripped some glue and then your paint wouldn't cover it, you have all done a resist at some point. There are a ton of resist mediums and techniques; I will try and cover as many as…

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All drawings from the book of Yoshiko Wada "Shibori the inventive art of japonese shaped resist dyeing" éditi...

Shibori is a technique in which cloth is tightly compressed by tying, clamping, folding, and stitching so that areas of the fabric resist coloring agents.