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 Northern Shibori: Rare Shikon or Gromwell Root Dyed Cotton
early twentieth century20" x 13", 51 cm x 33 cm This leng... (more)
A Length of Hinode Shibori: Rare Design from Arimatsu
late nineteenth, early twentieth century54" x 13 1/2", 13... (more)
A Wide Piece of Dappled Shibori Cotton: Oversized Miura
mid twentieth century48" x 25 3/4", 122 cm x 65.5 cm This... (more)
A Length of Miura Shibori: Blue on Blue
late nineteenth, early twentieth century52" x 13", 132 cm... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Falling Blooms
early to mid twentieth century24" x 13 1/4", 61 cm x 33.5... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Rangey Chrysanthemums
early to mid twentieth century27 1/4" x 13 1/4", 69 cm x ... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Chrysanthemum Petals
early to mid twentieth century24 1/4" x 13", 62 cm x 33 c... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Horizontal Blips
early to mid twentieth century27" x 13", 68.5 cm x 33 cm ... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern, Large Leaves #2
early to mid twentieth century26 1/4" x 13 1/4", 66.5 cm ... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #3
early to mid twentieth century26" x 12 3/4", 66 cm x 32.5... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #4
early to mid twentieth century26" x 13 1/2", 66 cm x 34 c... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Oversized Pattern #5
early to mid twentieth century26" x 13 1/4", 66 cm x 33.5... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Blue on White Pattern #1
early to mid twentieth century26 1/4" x 12 3/4", 66.5 cm ... (more)
A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Interlocking Circles
early to mid twentieth century26" x 14 1/4", 66 cm x 36 c... (more)