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 Two Process Patterned Cotton: Shibori and Stencil Dyeing
early to mid twentieth century32" x 13 1/2", 81.5 cm x 34... (more)
A Length of Miura Shibori: Stenciled Pattern Over
mid twentieth century70" x 13 1/2", 178 cm x 34 cm This i... (more)
Three Narrow Lengths of Complex Shibori Cotton: Arimatsu
early twentieth centuryeach, approximately: 46" x 7", 117... (more)
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 Double Arashi Shibori: Angel Wings in Indigo
mid twentieth century59" x 13 1/2", 150 cm x 34 cm This i... (more)
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 Miura Shibori: Spare Images
early to mid twentieth century44" x 12 1/2", 112 cm x 32 ... (more)
A Length of Hinode Shibori: Rare Design from Arimatsu
late nineteenth, early twentieth century54" x 13 1/2", 13... (more)