Tuesday 20 October 2009



This kind of shibori was used traditionally for diapers. Old cotton kimono would be taken apart , folded and dyed in indigo. This is the shape it was folded into and held with stitches before dying.

2 comments:

  1. Just to reiterate how much I have enjoyed reading your blog!

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  2. Your work is wonderful. I am a weaver of Saganishiki and make an annual trip to Japan for lessons. Used to live in Kanagawa-ken so can really appreciate how beautiful it is to live there. Do you offer lessons to those coming from countries other than Japan? Linda

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