The Shibori Technique
The term shibori refers to the mechanical resist dyeing techniques used to create patterns on a textile.
Those techniques can be found all around the world. Shibori is the term used in Japan, where they are the most developed (they are usually achieved with indigo dyes).
The process consist in realizing different actions with the textile (folding, sewing, etc.) before dyeing it. These actions allows the dyer to preserve certain parts of the fabric, this creating various patterns.
The Shibori Technique
The term shibori refers to the mechanical resist dyeing techniques used to create patterns on a textile.
Those techniques can be found all around the world. Shibori is the term used in Japan, where they are the most developed (they are usually achieved with indigo dyes).
The process consist in realizing different actions with the textile (folding, sewing, etc.) before dyeing it. These actions allows the dyer to preserve certain parts of the fabric, this creating various patterns.