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 Child's Itajime Cotton Shibori Kimono: Padded
mid twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to slee... (more)
A Length of Red Dyed Shibori Cotton: Meiji Era Specialty
late nineteenth, early twentieth century29 1/2" x 12 3/4"... (more)
An Itajime Shibori Diaper: Clamp Dyeing
mid twentieth century24" x 12 1/4", 61 cm x 31 cm This li... (more)
A Length of Shibori Overdyed with Katazome: Amazing
early twentieth century56 1/4" x 12 1/4", 143 cm x 31 cm ... (more)