Cotton Yokobiki Binding Thread shibori This collection of fabric designs

This collection of fabric designs by Dr

Modern day Maya blue is made by mixing indigo powder with absorbent clay and then heating the mixture to reach the desired shade

Ukiyo-e example: Mizuno Toshikata (19th Century)

ferrous and titanium

This means fabric warp is taut when measured

Cotton Yokobiki Binding Thread shibori This collection of fabric designsImported from Japan, this 100% cotton thread is the same kind used by professional yokobiki kanoko shibori artisans in Arimatsu and is a bit stronger than regular shibori binding thread. It has a medium twist which allows for some give when wrapping fabric, resulting in a cleaner, tighter pattern. Use for bound patterns using yokobiki kanoko shibori technique. View how Arimatsu shibori artisans perform bound shibori techniques in the DVD Arimtasu