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.
An Almost-Entire Bolt of Itajime Shibori Cotton: Large-Scale Hemp Leaf Pattern
early to mid twentieth century8 yards x 13", 7.3 m x 33 c... (more)
A Beautifully Realized Intact Shibori Futon Cover: Spare Images
late nineteenth, early twentieth century60" x 31", 152.5 ... (more)
A Cotton Shibori Kimono: Unlined and Densely Decorated
early to mid twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve ti... (more)
A Hand Dyed Shibori Yukata: Beautiful Example of Arimatsu Dyeing
early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sl... (more)
A Length of Taiten Shibori: Indigo Blips
mid twentieth century55" x 14", 139.5 cm x 35.5 cm Taiten... (more)
A Wide Piece of Miura Shibori: Large Scale Pattern on Cotton
contemporary46" x 27 3/4", 117 cm x 70.5 cm This is a pi... (more)
A Length of Indigo Dyed Arashi Shibori: Dark and Stormy
mid twentieth century42" x 13 3/4", 106.5 cm x 35 cm This... (more)
A Length Showing Two Dyeing Processes: Shibori and Stenciling
early to mid twentieth century32" x 13 1/2", 81 cm x 34 c... (more)
A Length of Miura Shibori: Pictorial Passages
early twentieth century55" x 13", 139.5 cm x 33 cm This l... (more)
A Length of Densely Dyed Arashi Shibori: Storm Motif
mid twentieth century57" x 13 3/4", 145 cm x 35 cm This i... (more)
A Length of Deeply Toned Arashi Shibori: Storm Pattern
mid twentieth century57" x 13 3/4", 145 cm x 35 cm This i... (more)
A Two Process Han Juban: Itajime Shibori and Katazome
early to mid twentieth century27 1/2" x 23 1/2", 70 cm x ... (more)
A Patched Sekka Itajime Diaper: Snow Flower
mid twentieth century22" x 11 3/4", 56 cm x 30 cm This ga... (more)
A Patched Sekka Itajime Shibori Diaper: Indigo
mid twentieth century22" x 11 1/2", 56 cm x 29 cm This ga... (more)
A Patched Cotton Diaper: Itajime Shibori
mid twentieth century22 1/4" x 11", 56.5 cm x 28 cm This ... (more)
A Length of Taiten Shibori: Gauzy Cotton
mid twentieth century54" x 14", 137 cm x 35.5 cm Taiten s... (more)