Introduction to Shibori, types of Shibori Shibori techniques: Folding and clamping, stitching and gathering and bound resist techniques

1. SHIBORI Presented by:
Devwrat (18FA007)
Heena (18FA012)
Himani (18FA014)
Muskan (18FA017)
Submitted to:
Dr. Amandeep Kaur

2. INTRODUCTION
TO SHIBORI
Presented by:
Devwrat (18FA007)

3. SHIBORI
 Shibori is a Japanese manual resist technique, which produces a number of different
patterns on fabric.
 There are unlimited number of ways to create Shibori.
 The technique chosen, and the desired end result will depend on the fabric and dye stuff
used.
 The end result maybe to create a larger pictographic or geometric design or simply display
the shibori technique on it’s own.
 Different techniques maybe combined in some cases to achieve increasingly more elaborate
results.

4. TYPES OF SHIBORI
1. Kanoko Shibori:
• Kanoko Shibori is what is also known as west tie-dye.
• It involves binding certain sections of the cloth to achieve the desired patterns.
• The pattern achieved depends on how tightly the cloth is wound and where the cloth is wound.
2. Miura Shibori:
• Miura is also known as loop binding.
• It involves taking a hooked needle and plucking sections of cloth.
• The thread is not knotted. Tension is the only thing that holds the sections in place.
• The resulting dyed cloth is a water like design.

5. 3. Kumo Shibori:
• Kumo Shibori is a pleated and bound resist.
• This section involves pleating sections of the cloth very finely and evenly.
• The cloth is bound in very close sections.
• The result is very specific spider-like design.
• This specific design requires very precise technique.
4. Nui Shibori:
• Nui shibori includes stitched Shibori.
• A simple running stitch is used on the cloth then pulled tight to gather cloth.
• The thread must be pulled very tight to work.
• The technique allows for greater control of the pattern and greater variety of pattern.
• It is time consuming.

6. FOLDING AND
CLAMPING
Presented by:
Himani Pandey (18FA014)

7. FOLDING AND CLAMPING
•Preparing fabric by folding and clamping may be the least mysterious and mist immediate shibori process.
•It is easy but can yield terrific results.
•It is an ancient Japanese method which require two boards to hold the folded fabric in place.
•The final design is created by the way the fabric extends beyond the boards, as well as by how much fabric is
exposed.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Washers
• Bobbins
• Paper clip
• Spring
• Clamps
• Binder clips

8. FOLDING
• The process involves folding the fabric before its clamped and dyed.
• It is not necessary to iron before or after folding.
• Shibori lines are considered to be tight and even.
• We can just smooth the fabric with yours hands as you fold it.
• To begin with this, firstly make the folds in the cloth.
• There are lots of possibilities for folding.
CLAMPING
• After folding and ironing, clamp the cotton in place.
• We have just as many options for clamping as you do for folding.
• We can clamp the fabric only once in the middle or numerous times it just
depends on how tight you want your final design to look.

9. STITCHING AND
GATHERING
Presented by:
Heena (18FA012)

10. STITCHING AND GATHERING
• Stitching and gathering cloth is an ancient form of Shibori in Japan.
• In this form of resist dyeing , cloth is stitched and then pulled or gathered into tight bundles before
being placed in dye bath.
TYPES OF STITCHING EFFECTS
 Running stitch
 Whip stitch
 Folding and then stitching
 Drawing on fabric

11. RUNNING STITCH
 The running stitch is made by weaving in and out of the fabric at regular intervals.
 Always leave atleast 3 inch thread tail at each end of the stitching so that you can easily
pull it.
 Gather the fabric and dye it as desired.
WHIP STITCH
 A slanted stitch where the needle is inserted perpendicular to the fabric edge.
 It is not easy to work as running stitch.
 When we are doing whip stitch, it helps to fold the cloth and iron.

12. FLODING AND THEN STITCHING
• Using stitches to hold fabric, folds make it easy to create geometric pattern on your Shibori cloth.
• When we use this method, however keep in mind that interior folds absorb less dye than exterior folds
do.
• The variation of folding and then stitching then fabric are endless.
DRAWING ON FABRIC
• In this you can draw anything you like on the fabric using running stitches and then dye the design into
the fabric.
• Use a washable fabric making pencil to draw your design onto the fabric.
• Follow the marked design by making small, evenly spaced running stitches . Pull the threads tightly to
gather the fabric and tie its end into square knot.
• Dye the fabric as desired .

13. BOUND RESIST
SHIBORI
Presented by:
Muskan (18FA017)

14. BOUND RESIST
 It is one of the most recognized Shibori method.
 Bound resist Shibori involves gathering part of the fabric and binding it with something that
serves as a resist.
 It is a time consuming process.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
 Scoured fabrics
 Various ties
 Dye bath
 Objects (popcorn kernels, marbles, bottle caps, plastic bobbins etc.)
 Fabric marking pencil

15. MOST COMMON WAYS TO PRODUCE
BOUND RESIST PATTERN:
1. Simple bound resists:
• Wrap a piece of fabric randomly with a yarn.
• Gather the fabric together and bind it in different places.
• After binding, dye the fabric as desired.
2. Circular patterns:
• These are one of the most common bound resist Shibori.
• For making this type od pattern, push the fabric up with a finger, hold the fabric and tie it with
a yarn.
• Dye the fabric as desired.

16. 3. BOUND RESISTS:
• In this design, we bind small objects with the fabric to make the pattern.
• Bind the objects tightly.
• To create a specific pattern, use the fabric pencil to indicate the spot to be resisted.
• Use a square knot to tie off the object, making sure that fabric stays tight against the object.
• Dye the fabric as desired.
4. OVER DYEING:
• Every Shibori can be dyed multiple times.
• The process of re dyeing an already dyed Shibori is called Over dyeing.
• This method helps in getting a perfect finish.
• This gives clothes the depth and character.

17. REFERENCES
• Shibori for Textile Artists pdf
By: Janice Gunner
2010
• Shibori: The Art of fabric folding, pleating and dyeing pdf
By: Elfriede Moller
1999
• World Shibori Network
• www. wgsn. Com
• https://japanobjects.com

18. Thank You!