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Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques

A Beginner's Guide to Shibori Tie-Dyeing

Author: Piggy Tsujioka, Hisako Rokkaku and Seiwa   Series: Tuttle Specials

Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques
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Discover the fun of tie-dyeing and the beauty of indigo together!

This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.

Add artistic touches to everything you own-from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain each step.

Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items-from clothes to accessories and home goods.

In addition to creating fantastic tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to:

  • Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them
  • Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics
  • Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques
  • Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screening

Add artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains-even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.

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Critic Reviews

"This is a jam-packed volume filled with clear instructions and ample color photographs to help crafters master shibori tie-dyeing and incorporate it into their projects. Best suited for those who enjoy crafting, sewing, or designing clothes." —Library Journal
"A lot of young designers, who are interested in sustainability and local production, are returning to old craft traditions, and blue-printing is one of them." —Marketa Vinglerova, curator of the textile collection at the Museum of Decorative Arts

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About the Author

Piggy Tsujioka is a versatile crafter who has co-authored books on papercraft, leathercraft and more. She specializes in dyeing, design, illustration, and stenciling. Along with Yoko Ganaha, she is the driving force behind Pigpong, a creator of books on various crafts.

Hisako Rokkaku is an eco-weaver who specializes in working with scrap fabrics and creating looms from cardboard, plastic bottles, and other repurposed goods.

Seiwa is a Japanese manufacturer of dyes and leather crafting materials. Established in 1945, they have held classes in dyeing and leather craft since the 1950s.

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Product Details

Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
24th June 2025
Pages
176
ISBN
9780804858816

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