Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing : Tradition Techniques Innovation

by Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, Mary Kellogg Rice, Jane Barton

This text examines the art of Japanese shaped resist-dyeing.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1983

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a comprehensive encyclopaedia of shibori techniques. Those looking for a full history of the craft should look elsewhere, for while this book has a brilliant summary of the shibori’s historical context it’s true brilliance is in the robust library of techniques it teaches. Instructions, diagrams, and archival images of both the described technique and historical pieces with combined methods bring to life the instructions. The summary at the end on current artists is now outdated but is an excellent point-in-time reference for any craft or fashion historian.