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Arimatsu Narumi Shibori: NOW Streaming & Hybrid Workshops

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…

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.

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…

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

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…

Eric’s Expanding Toolset: Hand Stitching & Skeins

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…

Shibori fabric remnant. At least 25 years old.

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.

Eric’s Expanding Toolset: Thimble Pad Making 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 …

Looking back at the WSN Mt. Koya Tour from the perspective of a tour participant Amy Katoh of

Recap of Artist Talk Event with Yoshiko Jinzenji & Gao Yu in January 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’…

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 Indigo & Shibori Natural Dye Kit

Visiting Yoshiko Jinzenji’s Studio in Hiei Daira, Japan

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.…