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 Itajime Shibori: Variant Grid

A Length of Itajime Shibori: Variant Grid

contemporary38 1/2" x 13 3/4", 98 cm x 35 cm This is a le... (more)

A Sekka Itajime Diaper: Folded and Clamped Shibori

A Sekka Itajime Diaper: Folded and Clamped Shibori

mid twentieth century22 3/4" x 12 1/4", 60.5 cm x 31 cm T... (more)

A Length of Blue on Blue Miura Shibori: Abstracted Motifs

A Length of Blue on Blue Miura Shibori: Abstracted Motifs

early twentieth century55" x 13", 139.5 cm x 33 cm This l... (more)

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Strong Diagonals

A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Strong Diagonals

mid twentieth century58" x 13 1/2", 147.5 cm x 34 cm This... (more)

A Wide Length of Shibori: Large Scale Dappled Miura

A Wide Length of Shibori: Large Scale Dappled Miura

mid twentieth century45" x 25 1/2", 114.5 cm x 64.5 cm Th... (more)

A Length of Hinode Shibori: Rare Design from Arimatsu

A Length of Hinode Shibori: Rare Design from Arimatsu

late nineteenth, early twentieth century54" x 13 1/2", 13... (more)

A Sample of Fine Shibori Dyed Cotton: Sunrise Pattern

A Sample of Fine Shibori Dyed Cotton: Sunrise Pattern

mid twentieth century26 1/4" x 12", 66.5 cm x 30.5 cmThis... (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)