Indigo techniques

A visual dictionary of techniques. Click on the ‘play’ buttons next to the names to hear the Japanese pronunciations. For detailed instruction on techniques see Jane’s book ‘Stitched Shibori’. Why not book into her interactive zoom courses ‘Shibori Stream’ – You can read the reviews by students and see her students’ members gallery. Stitched Shibori […]

Today, India's indigo craftsmanship continues to thrive, blending ancient methods with contemporary applications. Artisans across the country preserve traditional techniques while embracing sustainable practices, ensuring the legacy of indigo dye remains integral to India's cultural heritage and textile industry.

Shibori is a Japanese dye technique. You fold the clothes into patterns & secure them with string. Here are 8 easy shibori tie dye patterns for beginners.

Easy Shibori Techniques to Try. DIY: How To Shibori Dye Tutorial

Jennifer Davies

INDIGO DYE is an organic compound with a distinctive blue color. Historically, Indigo was a natural dye extracted from the leaves of certain plants and this process was important economically because blue dyes were once rare. A variety of plants have provided indigo throughout history. But, most natural indigo was obtained from those in the genus Indigofera which are native to the tropics, notably the indian sub-continent.

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Even if youve never heard of shibori before, you have likely encountered it in the wild. Learn all about this Japanese indigo tie dye inside