Nuishibori

Nuishibori is a name used in Japan for all reserve techniques where stitching and tying is involved. It is a fascinating world I love to explore, and I find that it beautifully enhances the texture of antique french fabrics I work with.

Stitching and tying the fabric. Depending on the pattern the stitches are more or less far apart, but it always involves a considerable amount of stitches and knots per square meter of fabric.
Indigo dyeing the tied bundles
Some finished fabrics… bliss!