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🎨 Japanese dyeing 🧣 A dyed fabric 👗 Dyed with patterns
shibori

shibori

9.9
A piece of cloth dyed by folding, twisting, or tying it to make patterns
  • noun
  • /ʃɪˈbɔːri/
translation icon : tela shibori
  • The artist displayed a stunning shibori curtain that featured intricate blue patterns created with the traditional tie-dye technique.

Examples

  • He learned how to make shibori patterns during his trip to Japan.

  • She bought a beautiful shibori scarf at the craft market.

  • The artist displayed several shibori wall hangings at the exhibition.

  • Look at this stunning shibori wall hanging!

  • The artisan showcased a beautiful shibori piece at the market.

  • She wore a dress made of shibori fabric, showcasing the beautiful, gradual transitions of color from light to dark.

  • At the local market, I found a vibrant shibori scarf that demonstrated the unique craftsmanship of Japanese dyeing methods.

Synonyms

bogolanfini
vsshibori
9.9

A cotton cloth from Mali dyed with mud to make patterns that often have meaning

uses tied resist dyeing to create patterns on fabric

Surface Forms

shibori singular
shiboris plural

Etymology

Shibori for a piece of fabric is named after the same Japanese verb shiboru, meaning 'to squeeze' or 'to wring'. That makes sense because a shibori cloth is one that has been folded, bound or tied and then dyed to make its patterns.