A Sample of Finely Done Shibori: Hinode or Sunrise

mid twentieth century
24" x 13 1/4", 61 cm x 35 cm

This is a fragment of very finely made indigo dyed cotton shibori that was used as a dyer's sample. The cloth comes from Arimatsu which can be considered the shibori capital of Japan.

The work is detailed and is beautifully executed. The design shows a variant on the traditional design called hinode or "sunrise."

A wonderful example of very fine shibori which is done in a curious variation of the hinode motif.