This lesson takes you through dyeing the cotton napkins using techniques inspired by ‘Shibori’, the ancient Japanese art of shaped resistance dyeing. Sian demonstrates two ways to create patterns.

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Introduction

Project 1 - Silk ribbons

Project 2 - Shibori napkins

Project 3 - Bundle dyeing