Tie-dye involves folding or crumpling fabric with string or rubber bands to create patterns with dyes. Tie-dying gets messy, so make sure to wear gloves and use a plastic drop cloth. There are endless ...

Arimatsu, in central Japan, is the town that tie-dye built. Along its historic main street, fabric merchant houses have stood for centuries. When shopkeepers hang out their shingles here, the signs ...

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Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique that creates beautiful, intricate patterns on fabric. This art form has been around for centuries and continues to inspire modern textile design.

What’s old is indeed new again — at least when it comes to the ancient Japanese craft of shibori. Although the method of resist-dyeing cloth dates back to around the eighth century, it has been ...

Choosing the right materials is key to achieving authentic batik results. Start with natural fabrics like cotton or linen as they absorb dye better than synthetic ones. Get high-quality dyes ...

It's a common scenario: You're on the hunt for fabric swatches and can envision the exact fabric pattern you want, and it's stuck at the tip of your tongue. There are hundreds of fabric patterns and ...

For Danielle Somers, tie-dye has taken on ritual status during the pandemic. Like all good rituals, it’s a mix of order and chaos; the process is deeply familiar while the outcomes remain mysterious.