SHIB ORI

Shibori is a Japanese term for methods of dyeing cloth with a patt

as tie-dye. The English language does not have a word that encom
methods of dyeing, known as bound resist. The earliest known exa
number of ways one can bind, stitch, fold, twist, or compress cloth
in shibori depend on the desired pattern and the characteristics of
one another to achieve very elaborate results.

Kumo shibori
Kumo shibori is the process of pleating the cloth and
then binding it in place. This technique must be
done very finely and evenly to result in a very
specific spider-like design.

Nui shibori
Nui shibori includes stitched shibori. A simple
running stitch is used on the cloth then pulled tight
to gather the cloth. The thread must be pulled very
tight in order to work, and a wooden dowel must
often be used in order to pull it tight enough. Each
thread is secured by knotting before being dyed.
This technique allows for greater control of the
pattern and greater variety of pattern, but this
technique is also very time consuming.

Arashi shibori
Arashi shibori is also known as pole-wrapping
shibori. The cloth is wrapped on a diagonal around
a pole. Then the cloth is very tightly bound by
wrapping thread up and down the pole. Next, the
cloth is scrunched on the pole. The result is a
pleated cloth with a design on a diagonal. The name
"arashi" comes from the Japanese word for storm.
The patterns are always on a diagonal in arashi
shibori, which suggests the driving rain of a heavy
storm.

Itajime shibori Itajime shibori is a shaped-resist

technique. Traditionally, the cloth is sandwiched
between two pieces of wood, which are held in
place with string. Modern textile artists use shapes
cut from acrylic or Plexiglas and hold the shapes
with c-clamps, the acrylic pieces last longer than
wood, which can warp over time. The shapes
prevent the dye from penetrating the fabric they
cover.
On separate paper- Search internet to answer 5 questions about indigo dyes

1. Where does natural indigo dye come from?

2. What color is indigo dye?

3. What fabric is typically dyed with indigo?

4. List 3 ancient cultures that were famous for using indigo.

5. Why do you think synthetic indigo is used more often than natural indigo today?

6. Creat a set of 4 different SHIBORI napkins using 4 different techniques. To see some
techniques- watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOot-ysZXOk

7. To prepare- measure the width of 100% cotton fabric- from selvedge to selvedge.

8. Measure out that much in length. ( Example- if fabric is 60" wide- cut 60" of fabric- if 45" wide- cut 45")

9. Prewash on HOT temperature. Dry.

10. Cut into equal size squares. For most- you will need to cut in half and then cut each piece in
half again.

11. Research the above shibori techniques. Each can create a wide variety of results.

12. Tie up with string or rubber bands. Remember- no rubber bands can go down the sink!

13. Using gloves and tongs- mix one cup soda ash per gallon of water and emerse your bundles
for 15 minutes before dyeing
Dharma Fiber Reactive Dye must be 'fixed' (made permanent) with soda ash on cotton and other cellulose fibers. It's a mild
alkali that enables the reaction between the dye and the cellulose fibers at lower temperatures, causing them to "become
one", and the reason Fiber Reactive Dye is so permanent. How much you use is normally a function of the amount of
water, not the amount of fabric or dye. Roughly 1 oz. per gallon of water is needed when garment dyeing or 1 cup per
gallon of water as a pre-soak when tie-dyeing. If you don't use enough, the dye won't yield full strength.

14. Apply blue dye (to emulate indigo is classic and most harmonious!) with squeeze bottle.

15. Put in Zip-lock bag for 24 hours

16. Remove rubber bands and carefully discard -use gloves!!!!

17. Rinse until water runs clear - use gloves!!!

18. Take home to wash in laundry separately- then dry.

19. Check in for grades

20. Imagine/plan what you will do with your fabrics... Hemmed napkins are the most practical. If
you want to make pillows- you must provide your own pillow forms.