Discover Shibori

This book is beautifully clear and well presented. It is good for the beginner and a lovely general reference book on the craft of shibori, one of the world’s richest textile traditions. Learn up to 30 shibori techniques, including shape resist, stitch resist, pole wrapping, pleating, binding, looped binding and bound resist in this practical guide. From selecting and preparing fabrics to setting and maintaining up to three natural indigo vats, this book provides a solid foundation for beginners while also delving into sophisticated techniques such as Katano pleating and stitching that will elevate your projects. There are six stunning projects to inspire you, including a pillow, table runner, quilt, apron, scarf and shawl. Learn and apply your newly acquired skills all in one book. The author Debbie Maddy is an expert shibori teacher and draws on her extensive knowledge from her travels to Japan, where she attended the Japanese Textile Workshops, her studies in England with Jane Callender, an expert in stitched shibori, and in the United States, learning from traditional Japanese artist Takayuki Ishii and African artists Gasali Adeyemo of Nigeria and Aboubakar Fofano of Mali. Debbie has a passion for shibori and indigo and loves sharing her art with others. Sally Topsom, Hampshire and London Guilds– “The Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers”

Debbie Maddy is a textile artist passionate about shibori techniques and natural indigo dye. She has learned from traditional Japanese artist Takayuki Ishii and African artists Gasali Adeyemo of Nigeria and Aboubakar Fofano of Mali. Debbie lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.