week 8

Shibori and Batik techniques 

Shibori is a Japanese form of dyeing that revolves around different ways of binding and folding fabric to create different patterns, and is most commonly practiced with indigo dye. 


To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original color. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate and colorful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed and the cloth is ready for wearing or showing. 


What is Batik? Thebatikguild.org.uk http://www.batikguild.org.uk/whatisbatik.asp
"Shibori:DyeingWithIndigo"FPJulia 27 May 2014 http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/05/shibori-dyeing-indigo/ 

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