Lessons in stitched and tied shibori part 1: Kumo shibori
Shibori is the ancient Japanese art of tie dyeing. It is a traditional method of decorating textiles in Japan with a 1500-year-old history. It encompasses a wide range of techniques: stitching, binding and tying, wrapping and compressing. Shibori was used on clothing, package wrapping, home décor and even bedding to create elaborate patterns and pictures. It is still used today and continues to thrive as both an art and craft. Today’s technique is called “kumo shibori”, t