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 Very Long Piece of Arimatsu Shibori: Simple Pattern
early to mid twentieth century128" x 13", 320 cm x 33 cm ... (more)
A Full Bolt of Taiten Shibori: Dyed Blips
mid twentieth centuryapproximately 12 yards x 14 1/4", 11... (more)
A Length of Northern Shibori: Spare Images of Plovers and Surf
early twentieth century68" x 13", 173 cm x 33 cmThis is a... (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)
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 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)