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Tegumo shibori

Tegumo shibori on grey cedar

Tegumo shibori is a type of tied resist developed in Arimatsu, Japan, where I had the chance of training with master Kuno-san from Kuno Studio (see blogpost in process here) During the Edo period, the busy Tokaido route saw the flourishing of trade. Arimatsu’s specialty was Yukata fabric, and the cotton was predominantly dyed in indigo, with various shibori patterns. Please check the « Sur la route du Tokaido » blogpost for Hiroshige’s etchings of the route, with beautiful illustration of many shibori patterns. A few pictures and a video of the tegumo shibori process of tying a series of cones, which once, untied after dyeing, reveal a rhythmical yet always different pattern. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2onyhyX2pbI

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Upcycling

Indigo shibori up cycled garnements

It all started as a whim, a wish to cover up a stain on an old favourite linen skirt… and it ended up being a great idea! Soon, one of my clients was asking me to upcycle her lovely white linen dress. Upcycling beloved items of clothing to cover up stains, or defects, or just to glamour them up, gives a new life to quality items of clothing made of natural fibres. I have a small stock of organic cotton t-shirts and linen scarves to create some of the shown products, but you are welcome to send me your item to upcycle. A selection previous orders, all pictures are linked to the relevant item

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More shiboris

A fun shooting on the stone stairs of our place in Vaison-la-Romaine, in the heart of the medieval town, where I open the showroom upon appointment. All photos are linked to their respective product or category By the pool at La Baye des Anges where I dye the linen fabric for the pool loungers and the table runners for the pool dining area Also at La Baye des Anges, a set of placemats that turned out to be an instant hit for our epicurean friends While in the garden, the day bed is pilled up high with the latest in antique hemp and linen cushions at the Atelier inauguration

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Teinture à l’indigo

Dans le monde des colorants naturels, l’indigo tient un place a part. Contrairement à d’autres plantes, il n’a pas besoin de mordancage et peut être appliqué sur le tissu tout de suite après le décatissage. Cependant, sa pratique requiert beaucoup de patience et de savoir-faire pour bien maitriser la couleur finale ainsi que la tenue dans le temps. L’indigo est appliqué par couches, en trempant le tissu de façon répétitive, et en l’oxygénant entre les trempages pour permettre au bleu d’apparaître et de s’intensifier. Une des nombreuses choses que nous avons apprises au cours de notre stage de perfectionnement à Buaiou, au Japon, est de bien rincer et fixer l’indigo. Cela peut sembler une chose simple, mais la manipulation soigneuse du tissu pendant ces étapes est primordiale pour…

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Itajime shibori

Itajime shibori à Mei Line

Itajime shibori est une autre technique de réserve utilisée pour créer des motifs. Cette fois, le tissu est plié et pressé entre deux morceaux de bois. Les plis, ainsi que le placement de la presse, permettent de créer une variété infinie de motifs. Je suis toujours en admiration devant la magie de ces motifs geometriques lors du dépliage du tissu, c’est le meilleur moment!! Le tissu est soigneusement plié et serré entre deux presses en bois Un certain nombre de trempages dans la cuve indigo sont nécessaires pour obtenir la couleur requise. Entre chaque trempage, le tissu est patiemment oxygéné en ouvrant chaque pli. Il est ensuite rincé et le processus est répété Après le dépliage… Bonheur! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ-J9QKuRCI

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Back from Tokushima

In Septembre 2019, along with a group of fellow natural dyers conducted by Leaf organisation (now Tinctoria), we had the incredible chance to attend a 10 day class at Buaisou where along with putting together a Sukumo based indigo vat, we also practised several traditional Japanese techniques to create patterns. The result of this, was over the next year, a mountain of cushions and table runners in many different patterns of indigo shibori. All photos are linked to their respective product or category

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Buaisou: advanced indigo dying and reserve techniques course

Mei Line @ Buaisu, Part 1: advanced indigo dying and reserve techniques course

A 10 day training organised by @leafluberon in Tokushima, Japan, at the @Buaisou-i workshop. An eagerly anticipated trip which went way ahead of my expectations. Filled with people passionate about indigo, natural dying practices, sustainability, life and slow fashion; it was an experience I will treasure for the years to come! You can also find out more about this experience on the Mei Line instagram account @Mei.Line.Design @Buaisou-i is an indigo dyeing workshop and slow fashion creator but also an indigo farmer: the concept is « From farm to closet ». On top of the indigo dying and reserve techniques, we learned about the traditional Japanese indigo vat making named Aidate. We also visited several local workshops all rooted in local traditions but with a very modern edge that seriously…

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