Shibori : the art of fabric tying, folding, pleating and dyeing

Name/Title

Shibori : the art of fabric tying, folding, pleating and dyeing

Entry/Object ID

TT853.7.M65 1999

Description

"The ancient Japanese craft of shibori is a stunning form of tie-dyeing. Elfriede Moller here modifies traditional techniques and shows how simple it is to transform silk, velvet and other modern fabrics. Clear and colourful step-by-step photographs will guide you through all the techniques, including how to fold, twist, tie and pleat fabric to create fantastic and unique patterns." -- BOOK JACKET

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Suzanne Stassevitch

Notes

Gift of Suzanne Stassevitch, August 2022.

Lexicon

Search Terms

dyes and dyeing--textile fabrics, shibori, tie-dyeing--japan

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Elfriede Möller

Publisher

Search Press

Place Published

City

Tunbridge Wells

Date Published

1999

ISBN

0855328959, 9780855328955

Notes

Length: 64

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

Foreword -- What is shibori? -- Materials -- Arashi -- Mandala -- Meander -- Itajime -- Pleating.