Shibori Studio

06/26/2021

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori: NOW Streaming & Hybrid Workshops

2021 has been a transformative year for the World Shibori Network integrating into the virtual world in pursuit of continuing to unite our cross-cultural international community through conversatio…

01/31/2021

Transmission of Knowledge: Colors Ciao!! My name is Eva-Maria Spampinato. I am long overdue to introduce myself to you all. Over two years ago, I joined the World Shibori Network (WSN) and the affiliate event organizing branch Slow Fiber Studios (SFS) as a project coordinator.

Ciao!! My name is Eva-Maria Spampinato. I am long overdue to introduce myself to you all. Over two years ago, I joined the World Shibori Network (WSN) and the affiliate event organizing branch Slow…

01/31/2021

Conversations with Cloth: Kikai-Sekka Shibori, Arimatsu to Africa with Ana Lisa Hedstrom and Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada

By Eva-Maria (Reposted blog she wrote for Surface Design Association, on 20 January, 2021) Episode 4, Exporting Shibori from Arimatsu to Africa, Machine Sewn-Resist and Complex Substrate, was the f…

08/03/2020

Eric’s Expanding Toolset: Hand Stitching & Skeins

I first began experimenting with textiles and sewing in my last year of college. Until then the only things I had ever sewn were pre-made patches on the knees of my favorite khakis that I would ska…

07/21/2020

Shibori fabric remnant. At least 25 years old.

07/18/2020

Eric’s Expanding Toolset: Thimble Pad Making
Two small scraps of fabric, thick cardboard, a coin, and sewing materials are all it takes to create your own personalized thimble pad.

my own thimble pad Two small scraps of fabric, thick cardboard, a coin, and sewing materials are all it takes to create your own personalized thimble pad. I first saw this type of thimble pad used …

07/10/2020

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07/10/2020

On January 19th, Slow Fiber Studios hosted artist talks with Yoshiko Jinzenji and our intern from Beijing, Gao Yu. We had a great turnout, thank you to everyone who came out! The subject of Gao Yu’…

07/10/2020

For most shibori beginners, this product is a good starting point. It's pretty easy to use and you can get some interesting results. Please check it out.

Indigo & Shibori Natural Dye Kit

01/18/2020

Visiting Yoshiko Jinzenji’s Studio in Hiei Daira, Japan

Hello! My name is Eric. I’m the newest staff member at the World Shibori Network in Berkeley, CA, which is affiliated with Slow Fiber Studios™, NaturalDyeWorkshop.com and shop.slowfiberstudios.com.…