ITAJIME SHIBORI: The Art of Folding & Dyeing Fabric

ITAJIME SHIBORI: The Art of Folding & Dyeing Fabric
Learn how to create an Indigo natural dye and fold fabric to create cool patterns.
WHAT IS SHIBORI?
Shibori dyeing is a traditional Japanese technique that involves creating intricate patterns on fabric through a series of folding, stitching, scrunching, twisting, binding, and compressing steps before dyeing.
The parts of the fabric that are compressed, resist absorbing the dye and therefore leave undyed (often white) areas, creating a pattern.
WHAT IS ITAJIME SHIBORI?
Itajime shibori dyeing is a specific type of shibori technique that focuses on creating patterns by folding and clamping the fabric between two pieces of wood, plastic, or other flat objects.
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