Shibori

Shibori is a general term which encompasses a wide range of shape-resist dyeing techniques including tie-and-dye, binding, stitching, pleating and clamping, etc.  By using these techniques a fabric resists dye and creates surface patterns, some extremely intricate and innovative.
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Falling Blooms

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Falling Blooms

early to mid twentieth century24" x 13 1/4", 61 cm x 33.5... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Rangey Chrysanthemums

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Rangey Chrysanthemums

early to mid twentieth century27 1/4" x 13 1/4", 69 cm x ... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Chrysanthemum Petals

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Chrysanthemum Petals

early to mid twentieth century24 1/4" x 13", 62 cm x 33 c... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Diamond Flowers and Mokume

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Diamond Flowers and Mokume

early to mid twentieth century27" x 11", 68.5 cm x 28 cm ... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Horizontal Blips

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Horizontal Blips

early to mid twentieth century27" x 13", 68.5 cm x 33 cm ... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #1, Pine Needles

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #1, Pine Needles

early to mid twentieth century25 1/2" x 12", 65 cm x 30.5... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern, Large Leaves #2

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern, Large Leaves #2

early to mid twentieth century26 1/4" x 13 1/4", 66.5 cm ... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #3

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #3

early to mid twentieth century26" x 12 3/4", 66 cm x 32.5... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #4

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #4

early to mid twentieth century26" x 13 1/2", 66 cm x 34 c... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #5

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #5

early to mid twentieth century26" x 13 1/4", 66 cm x 33.5... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Blue on White Pattern #1

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Blue on White Pattern #1

early to mid twentieth century26 1/4" x 12 3/4", 66.5 cm ... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Interlocking Circles

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Interlocking Circles

early to mid twentieth century26" x 14 1/4", 66 cm x 36 c... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Traditional Hemp Leaf Pattern

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Traditional Hemp Leaf Pattern

early to mid twentieth century26" x 13", 66 cm x 33 cm Th... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Horizontal Zigzags and Blips

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Horizontal Zigzags and Blips

early to mid twentieth century24" x 13 1/4", 61 cm x 33.5... (more)

A Generous Length of Shirakage Shibori: Hemp Leaf Pattern

A Generous Length of Shirakage Shibori: Hemp Leaf Pattern

early twentieth century96" x 12 3/4", 244 cm x 32.5 cm Th... (more)

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