Afternoon Project: DIY Natural Shibori Indigo Dyeing — The Rikumo Journal

A close ancestor to typical tie-dye, Japanese shibory dyeing uses clamping and binding techniques with indigo dye to create beautiful white and blue patterns. Here we show you how to dye your own shibori textiles right at home.

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Workshop no. 16: DIY Dyeing: Shibori Indigo Dyeing with Curious Corners — The Rikumo Journal

Workshop no. 21: Natural Selections: Hands-on Katazome and Indigo with Graham Keegan — The Rikumo Journal

BLUE BLUE JAPAN, Indigo Patchwork Quilt, Shop at La Garçonne

Shibori Dyeing Class

Natural Indigo Dyeing Kit with Free Video Shibori Tutorial and Free Sh – Onyx Art Studios

Natural Indigo Dyeing Kit with Free Video Shibori Tutorial and Free Sh – Onyx Art Studios

Make: Shibori — The Rikumo Journal

DIY Shibori Indigo Textile Dyeing – Miss Cheesemonger

Students will examine the techniques and concepts of traditional Japanese Shibori. Then we will quickly go beyond the basics to learn new processes

Shibori: Variations and Surprises using Natural Dyes

Make: Shibori — The Rikumo Journal