More than 300 colorful photos and behind-the-scenes details reveal the fascinating story of Japan's cotton and indigo, and their enormous contribution to fiber arts worldwide.

Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book! This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.

... fabric ( right side ) 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 fabric f lining ... indigo blue is used for the lining . The padding is normally 100 % wool ... upholstery fabric are suitable for a dressier look , while a denim could make this a jacket ...

In Textile Art of Japan, sunny Yang and Rochelle Narasin venture through that door, inviting the reader to follow them.

This is a study of Japanese country textiles, covering design, techniques and the social context, taking examples from the V&A Museum's varied collection.

... upholstery fabric , and corduroy look terrific in a block next to dupioni silk or commercially printed cotton . Wool ... Japanese cotton indigo , Ultrasuede , metallic knit , upholstery fabric , burlap Left to right : Quilters ' cotton ...

Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery!