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Shibori -
Unravelling the knots!
Shibori is an
ancient hand-made,
resist dyeing craft that uses the precise technique of binding,
compressing, clamping, pleating, twisting, stitching or folding fabric by using
threads to form desired contrasting patterns. The threads
resist the dye from penetrating the fabric.
Each way of tying the fabric results in very distinctive and
diverse patterns. The method selected depends on the desired effect to be
achieved and the inherent qualities of the fabric. At times combination of
methods is used to get exclusive & elaborate designs. Shibori is a time-consuming
and labor-intensive textile craft.
The origin of
Shibori can be traced back to 8th century Japan. The Japanese Traders brought
the craft to India in the 17th Century. Eagerly embraced, the craft found its
unique expression here. Shibori has been
widely admired in India ever since. It
is used to create exclusive, exquisite fabrics for Indian Dresses, Kurtis and
Ethnic Wear amongst other things.
Varieties of
Shibori:-
Arashi: The fabric is
pleated or gathered into a desired shape, then wrapped around a pole or rod
before dyeing to create Stripes
Itajime: (Clamps Dye):
The fabric is pleated, folded, clamped and dyed
with wooden blocks to create large geometric patterns
Kanoko : The random
sections of the fabric are bound to create a pattern of circles
Nui or Needle
Shibori: The Fabric is resisted with a simple running thread which is pulled,
to gather the fabric. The thread is then tied tightly before dyeing to create delicate, simple, abstract or geometric
designs.
Some other
popular varieties are Miura
(Loop Binding), Kumo
(Spider Web), Mokume (Wood Grain), Maki-age (Criss-cross binding) and Maki Nui
(Chevron) Shibori. Bandani and Leheriya are the most admired comparable Crafts
of Indian origin and have a rich cultural heritage.
The
distinctiveness of Shibori is its soft, blurry edges around the pattern.
Because, it is handmade, an element of the surprise is always there. An authentic Shibori pattern diverges in
design and depth of color. The
same dye and the same technique never yield the same result twice. No two
pieces are ever identical.
From dark,
saturated tones and washed-out Indigo, to purple roots of plum plants to
produce various shades of purple and red to trendy pastel shades, the tonal
multiplicity of Shibori is as broad as the range of techniques to create it and
the resultant patterns.
How to identify
Hand Made Shibori?
Original Shibori
can be distinguished from machine-printed Shibori by looking at the texture,
pattern, and quality of the fabric. Handcrafted Shibori fabrics
have a
unique texture, with a few irregularities and variations in the pattern. The color of the fabric is
also more vibrant and in-consistent compared to
machine-printed versions. Additionally, handmade Shibori fabrics tend to have a
higher quality and are more durable and are more expensive than printed
imitation.
Difference
between Shibori and Tie-dye:-
The key
difference between Shibori and tie
dye is that it
requires the use of thread to create the patterns as opposed to just literally
tying the cloth. Shibori designs are
more delicate and refined while tie-dye often creates bolder and more abstract
patterns.
At Vassundhara, we work with Shibori artisans at Bhuj and Rajasthan, who have been living and breathing the craft for generations. To check our Carefully Curated Collection of various types of hand made, authentic Shibori Suit Fabric with Dupattas and Indian Dress Material, please visit
https://www.vassundhara.com/categories/shibori
Our products are crafted largely on Fabrics like Chanderi, Cotton and Modal Silk!
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