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In the traditional shibori technique, stitches are placed into a piece of commercial cloth with a needle, the cloth is compressed, and then dyed. In woven shibori, the stitches are supplemental wefts woven directly into the cloth, thus becoming a part of the original cloth construction. The use of the loom to control the placement of these threads has defined a whole new and exciting vocabulary of resist images for weavers, and the integration of cloth construction with surface treatment provides new avenues of expression for textile artists of all skill levels. Woven Shibori has thorough instructions in a range of weaving applications, from plain weave and twills to laces. Through breathtaking photography, clear step-by-step instructions, drafts, and dyeing tutorials, weavers will find the process is easy to work with and marvel at the unlimited possibilities.

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April/May 07 In the traditional technique of shibori, stitches are placed into a piece of commercial cloth with a needle, the cloth is compressed, and then dyed. In woven shibori, instead of stitches, supplemental wefts are woven directly into the cloth, thus becoming a part of the original cloth construction; textures, patterns and even images appear in the weave, creating scrumptious effects. Catharine Ellis explains this new art of weaving and dyeing in detail, at the same time giving plenty of fascinating examples and tips. Step-by-step instructions, draft and dyeing tutorials all help to simplify the process to help expand your weaving horizons. * Stitch *

A valuable addition to our knowledge of textile...The presentation and elaboration of these techniques is quite worthwhile. -- Surface Design Journal

April/May 07 In the traditional technique of shibori, stitches are placed into a piece of commercial cloth with a needle, the cloth is compressed, and then dyed. In woven shibori, instead of stitches, supplemental wefts are woven directly into the cloth, thus becoming a part of the original cloth construction; textures, patterns and even images appear in the weave, creating scrumptious effects. Catharine Ellis explains this new art of weaving and dyeing in detail, at the same time giving plenty of fascinating examples and tips. Step-by-step instructions, draft and dyeing tutorials all help to simplify the process to help expand your weaving horizons. * Stitch *

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