A Length of Chidori Shibori: Stitched Horizontal Stripes

mid twentieth century
52" x 13 3/4", 132 cm x 35 cm

This is a length of nui shibori, or shibori that has been shape resist dyed using horizontal and parallel rows of stitching.

This kind of striped, stitched shibori is sometimes referred to as chidori shibori, possibly because the variegated lines appear to be the tracks left on wet sand by the plover, or chidori.

This length is taken from a yukata or an unlined summer kimono; as such, ingrained creases and fading from wear can still be seen on this length.  Additionally, this cotton is not hand woven. 

A lovely piece of handsome, hand made shibori.