{"product_id":"the-art-of-japanese-shibori","title":"The Art of Japanese Shibori","description":"\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"axynjb-6wtgp1-dfosm7-38a20r\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eThe Art of Japanese Shibori: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shibori \u0026amp; Indigo Dyeing: Master Techniques, Tools, Folding Patterns, Wrapping, Clear Instructions and Creative Projects for Beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the timeless elegance, hidden technique, and meditative beauty of Japanese Shibori in this masterfully crafted guide by renowned textile artist M.V. Chandra. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Art of Japanese Shibori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invites you into a world where fabric becomes a canvas, dye becomes emotion, and every fold, stitch, and binding tells a story centuries old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a curious beginner, a seasoned creator, or an artist searching for new inspiration, this book offers an immersive journey through the heart of Shibori—Japan’s most poetic resist-dyeing tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside these pages, M.V. Chandra shares the skills, secrets, and artistry refined over years of hands-on practice, studio teaching, and cultural exploration. With a voice that is both professional and deeply personal, Chandra brings Shibori to life in a way that feels intimate, accessible, and profoundly inspiring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn This Book, You Will Discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe soul of Shibori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—its history, philosophy, symbolism, and the cultural traditions that shaped it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed step-by-step instructions on classic and contemporary Shibori techniques including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eKanoko, Arashi, Itajime, Kumo,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear illustrations and visual cues to guide your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003efolding, binding, stitching,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003edyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to prepare an indigo vat the traditional way, and how to work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ecleanly, safely,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eeffectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical fabric and tool recommendations for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ebeginners, hobbyists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eprofessional textile artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject ideas ranging from simple home décor to complex wearable art pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert tips for achieving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ecrisp patterns, deep indigo color,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eunique professional finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic troubleshooting for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eblotchy dye, uneven lines, color fading,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ecommon beginner mistakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative inspiration to help you design your own personal style of Shibori art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery chapter is written with the intention to not just teach, but to guide, encourage, and elevate your understanding of this exquisite Japanese textile craft. By the time you turn the last page, you won’t simply know Shibori—you will feel it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is more than a how-to manual. It is an artistic companion, a cultural window, and a source of creative awakening. If you have ever longed to create fabrics that are soulful, expressive, and uniquely yours, then this book is your gateway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48121411469566,"sku":"979-8275664744","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1160\/7736\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-27at1.14.01PM.png?v=1777310147","url":"https:\/\/red-stone-glen-fiber-arts-center.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-japanese-shibori","provider":"Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}