Woven Shibori
Covering history and method, this introduction to the breakthrough technique of woven shibori embraces new approaches to the art of weaving and dyeing. With this guide, weavers of all skill levels, using any type of loom, can explore woven shibori. Unlike traditional shibori, which uses stitches placed by needle on commercial cloth in the dyeing process, the "stitches" used in this new process are woven directly into the cloth, thus becoming part of the cloth's construction. After sections on...
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Covering history and method, this introduction to the breakthrough technique of woven shibori embraces new approaches to the art of weaving and dyeing. With this guide, weavers of all skill levels, using any type of loom, can explore woven shibori. Unlike traditional shibori, which uses stitches placed by needle on commercial cloth in the dyeing process, the "stitches" used in this new process are woven directly into the cloth, thus becoming part of the cloth's construction. After sections on the history of shibori and its many cultural variants, the chapters move on to thorough instructions in a range of weaving applications, from plain twills to laces. Examples, tips, and safety guides for the dyeing process are included, opening up a world of creative possibilities for weavers, textile, and fiber artists. Surface Design Journal "A valuable addition to our knowledge of textiles...The presentation and elaboration of these techniques is quite worthwhile."
\ Surface Design Journal"A valuable addition to our knowledge of textiles...The presentation and elaboration of these techniques is quite worthwhile."\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalHandweaver and teacher Ellis studied traditional Shibori, a Japanese resist-dyeing technique, and went on to adapt this art to the process of handweaving. Woven Shibori involves weaving gathering stitches directly into cloth as either supplementary weft or warp and then following traditional Shibori dyeing methods. Once the dyeing process is complete, the supplementary threads are removed to reveal the patterns. Woven Shibori can be accomplished with the simplest and most complex of looms. Ellis addresses in some depth designing the woven structure, weaving, and preparing and dyeing the fabric. An excellent choice for large public and academic collections. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.\ \
