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 Miura Shibori: Stenciled Pattern Over
mid twentieth century70" x 13 1/2", 178 cm x 34 cm This i... (more)
A Meiji Era Tenugui: Rare and Interesting Shibori
late nineteenth, early twentieth century13 1/2" x 36", 34... (more)
A Length of Itajime Dyed Flyaway Weight Silk: Plum Blossoms and Faux Shibori
early twentieth century63 1/2" x 13 1/2", 161 cm x 34 cm ... (more)
A Group of Three Narrow, Short Pieces of Northern Shibori: Indigo Dyed Cotton
late nineteenth centurytop left: 17 1/2" x 5 1/2", 44.5 c... (more)
An Arimatsu Shibori Yukata: Pleated Stripes on White Ground
mid twentieth century52" x 51", 132 cm x 129.5 cm This in... (more)
A Length of Red Dyed Cotton Shibori: Meiji Era
late nineteenth, early twentieth century43 1/4" x 12 1/4"... (more)