Shibori first appeared in Japan in the 8th century. Originally, the textile fibers most commonly used were hemp and silk, followed by cotton. The main dyes used were indigo, but sometimes other existing natural dyes (beet, madder, etc.) were also used. Shibori techniques are infinitely varied. Here we offer a playful introduction to this ancestral art.

Our day-long workshop begins at 9 a.m. with a presentation of the method.

Over the course of the morning, we will discover the techniques for compressing textiles (resist) to obtain the geometric shapes of shibori.

We will use simple methods and materials accessible to all to make a scarf, and everyone will be able to choose the pattern they like. We will explore a wide range of patterns that will arouse your curiosity and open up new creative ideas.

At the end of the morning, we will begin our second project, a shibori-nui scarf. We will use a needle and thread to gather our textiles in a specific pattern to create one of the graphic effects. As this technique is more complicated, we will spend more time making the fabric. Each person will create a different pattern!

At the end of the day, we will proceed with the dyeing of our work, and the patterns will appear before our eyes.

No prerequisites, just bring an apron to protect your clothes from dyeing.