Saori Woven Shibori Weekend
That’s a mouthful – “Saori Woven Shibori” But that’s what much of last weekend’s Saori cloth turned out to be. The full two day workshop was
MoreThat’s a mouthful – “Saori Woven Shibori” But that’s what much of last weekend’s Saori cloth turned out to be. The full two day workshop was
MoreIt’s not all the time that an experimental textile is so pleasing, but this was. Undoing all of the knots after dyeing produced the most
MoreI couldn’t wait to start my sampling of woven shibori after reading Catharine Ellis’s book of the same name. I enjoyed weaving the cloth and
MoreI’m exploring Saori Woven Shibori experiments more and coming up with loads of deviations achievable with a simple two shaft plain weave loom. After this
MoreWoven shibori must be the most rewarding weave ever. Colours and imprints of patterns emerging and growing as each segment is woven. Different to pattern
MoreFiona Durman from Ashculme Textiles is the first Weaver in Residence at Curiousweaver Studio. Fiona is travelling from Wagga Wagga and I am absolutely delighted
MoreI’ve been experimenting with the Bengala natural, sustainable mud dyes from Japan. These are used a lot by Saori studios around the world, such
MoreI think I take my sewing skills for granted. And I image everyone else has the same skills. But increasingly, because we haven’t had to
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