Originally published in 1983, Yoshiko Wada's Shibori introduced the western world to the ancient art of Japanese shaped resist dyeing. Part history and part how-to guide, this comprehensive book begins with the origins and development of the craft over the last two thousand years, detailing all extant techniques for binding, stitching, folding, and wrapping cloth to create hundreds of designs and patterns. The 104 color and 298 black-and-white plates include a photographic gallery of shibori examples, based on Japan's largest collection of traditional shibori fabrics. Included also are a detailed guide to basic natural dyes used in Japan, the making and care of an indigo vat, and a list of suppliers in North America, as well as a glossary and bibliography. Whether you have an interest in shibori as a collector, or are interested in practicing the art yourself, this book is a must-have reference.
First US edition published in 2011
Paperback
304 pages
