Customer Reviews

Woven Shibori (The Weaver's Studio series)

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This is fairly comprehensive. The author gives you some history of traidtional shibori. She shows you what is being done currently with woven shibori by other artists in addition to her own work. She makes it clear that the technique is evolving. Then she explains how to weave the cloth and how to dye it. She shows many dye techniques. It would be exciting to see an online photo gallery of pieces created from the inspiration and instruction in this book.

This is a very comprehensive book covering modern shibori development and technical aspects of woven shibori.
The techniques are well explained and beautifully illustrated with close up photos of the fabrics,the weaving drafts presented in a clear way.
The information on dyes and discharge procedures is excellent. Ellis even focuses on information and recipes on vat dyes, something not easily found and health and safety precautions are also addressed.
In all, Catherine Ellis has written not only an informative book, but also a source of inspiration which fuels further personal explorations.

This is a great guide to the techniques in creating woven shibori pieces. There is instruction on the weaving , dyeing and finishing neede to complete great woven shibori work. I have been lucky to study this process under the author, Catherine and she is the most well informed authority on this subject....she created the tecnique!!!

In good shape, easy reading; I'm on my first project already. Great find for any weaver. Even beginning weavers will be able to get to work right away!

A complete book with 50% theory and 50% pattern ideas, I found it interesting but I would personally prefer more pattern and ideas of projects to do