I developed these pieces as I was learning 5 different Shibori techniques, while also experimenting with reactive and natural dyes. I am most successful at Itajime and Nuishime techniques, where I am able to achieve more detailed designs.
100% Cotton Fabric
Arashi technique (shibori) using thickened reactive dyes
100% Cotton
Arashi technique (shibori) using reactive dyes
100% Silk Fabric
Arashi technique (shibori) using reactive dyes
100% Cotton Fabric
Itajime technique (shibori) using reactive dyes
100% Cotton Fabric
Itajime technique (shibori) using reactive dyes
100% Cotton Fabric
Itajime technique (shibori) using reactive dyes
100% Cotton Fabric
Itajime technique (shibori) using reactive dyes
100% Cotton Fabric
Itajime technique (shibori) using reactive dyes
100% Cotton
Nuishime technique (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate, naturally dyed with Logwood Purple, and darkened with Iron
100% Cotton
Nuishime technique (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate and tannin (myrobalan) and naturally dyed with pomegranate
100% Cotton
Nuishime technique (shibori)
Naturally dyed with Cochineal (no mordants)
100% Cotton
Nuishime technique (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate and naturally dyed with Logwood Purple
100% Cotton
Ne maki technique (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate and naturally dyed with Logwood Purple
100% Silk
Kumo technique (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate and naturally dyed with Madder
100% Cotton
Kumo technique (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate and naturally dyed with Madder
100% Cotton
Itajime and Nuishime Techniques (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate and naturally dyed with red onion skins
100% Cotton
Itajime and Nuishime Techniques (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate, naturally dyed with red onion skins, and darkened with iron
100% Cotton
Itajime and Nuishime Techniques (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate, naturally dyed with avocado skins and pits, and darkened with iron
100% Cotton
Itajime and Nuishime Techniques (shibori)
Naturally dyed with Black Tea (no mordants)
100% Cotton
Itajime and Nuishime Techniques (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate and naturally dyed with black tea
100% Cotton
Itajime and Nuishime Techniques (shibori)
Mordanted with alum acetate, naturally dyed with black tea, and darkened with iron
