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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Shibori is the Japanese term (from the word ‘to squeeze or wring’) for the dye-resist technique of binding clamping or gathering the cloth so that the dye cannot reach certain parts. This results in that most powerful of combinations; a carefully structured design with the organic freedom of the unpredictable. One of the richest textile traditions in the world shibori has been used in Japan Africa India and South America for centuries for the rich colour bold patterns and intricate designs it creates. In recent years a resurgence of the art has revealed its full potential – Janice Gunner’s book is aimed at quilters embroiderers and textile artists who not only want to master the techniques of shibori but also find ways of using the fabric for a range of textile applications including quilting and embroidery. The book covers the historical and cultural background before explaining clearly with step-by-step instructions and diagrams how to make a wide range of stunning fabrics. Covering a range of techniques – including tied resist stitched resist wrapped resist clamp resist folded and pleated resist – instructions are also given for immersion space and indigo dyeing techniques. Stunning examples of finished shibori pieces both inspire and guide the reader throughout and practical advice is given on incorporating shibori textiles into your own quilted and embroidered pieces. (SP)