Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing : Tradition Techniques Innovation [Hardcover]

Yoshiko Wada (Author), Mary Kellogg Rice (Author), Jane Barton (Author), Mary Kellog (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1983

This text examines the art of Japanese shaped resist-dyeing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This excellent book on all aspects of Japanese tie-dye has been so influential worldwide that 'shibori' has actually become the term for this field."-Jack Lenor Larsen

"This beautiful book is a classic within the field of textile literature. The information it contains-with clearly written text and wonderful illustrations-has been so useful to artists, students and scholars since it was first published in 1983. It is wonderful that it will now be available as a paperback."-Gillian Moss, Curatorial Chair, Curator of Textiles Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

This is the invaluable book that has launched a thousand contemporary shibori artists. Among all the texts in the field of surface design, this is the priceless jewel in the lotus!"-Jason Pollen, President, Surface Design Association, Chair, Fiber Department, Kansas City Art Institute

..".Masterfully organized and rich in detail, Shibori is of great benefit to the student, fiber artist and researcher alike --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Rice Wada is a Kodansha International author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Kodansha Amer Inc; 1st edition (June 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870115596
• ISBN-13: 978-0870115592
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #941,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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108 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "Shibori Bible", THE book most used by artists., March 15, 2000

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This review is from: Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing (Paperback)

If you have one book on Shibori, this should be the one (reviewers opinion)! Yoshiko Wada covers the scope of Shibori, its history, artists and techniques with expertise and beautiful photos. There are only a handful of books on traditional shibori in English. Here you will find an easy to read, well laid out format. Techniques are covered with clear, detailed instructions and diagrams. This is most helpful for beginners yet allows the advanced to become more proficient and precise. Complimenting the above are excellent color photos; close-ups of patterns (a vast selection), garments, ancient, traditional and contemporary artists and their works. Yoshiko's book takes the reader from the historical through creating a completed piece of art. Fact: This reviewer was introduced to this book in an art class. Five years later, now a shibori artist, I still use Yoshiko's book on an almost daily basis. The wealth of information she provides is invaluable as both guide and reference. Thank you Yoshiko and Amazon for offering this book.

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an aesthetic feast; an easy-to-follow, practical handbook, September 15, 1998

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Entrepreneur "Joy" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing : Tradition Techniques Innovation (Hardcover)

This book must be The Definitive volume on Shibori. It contains a wealth of information on the creation and development of the art, background information on the culture which nourished it, and biographical information on some of the principle artists responsible for its evolution. The illustrations are at least as impressive as the text. The book contains hundreds of photographs, both of completed garments and of swatches created through the use of the various techniques detailed in the book. The instructions for re-creating those patterns are clearly explained and easy to follow. Most remarkably, this book would serve equally well as a reference work or even a "coffee-table" book for those with an interest in textile art or art history, or as a manual for the textile artist. Although it is costly, the book represents an excellent value since it would take a lifetime (literally) to begin to exhaust the creative possiblities presented in it. It is a most worthwhile investment.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most complete book in print on Shibori art and technique, February 19, 1998

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This review is from: Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing : Tradition Techniques Innovation (Hardcover)

This book is a thorough and exhaustive study of the art and techniques of shibori, the Japanese style of what is popularly known as tie dye. What this book will show you, however, goes far beyond the simple craft we associate with T shirts. In Japan techniques of stitching, tying, or clamping fabric produce designs of enormous complexity and beauty. The descriptions are detailed and accompanied by photographs and drawings that clearly show both the pattern and the technique used to achieve it. In addition color illustrations show completed pieces, both traditional and modern. Whether you want to try this craft or simply enjoy the art of beautiful textiles, this book is the one to get. It is unfortunate that it has never been published in a less expensive edition, but there is no other book on shibori that is even faintly equivalent.