Slowstitch Studio - Katano Crosses (60x200 cm)

This piece showcases the intricate artistry of shibori, an ancient Japanese dyeing technique that involves manipulating and compressing cloth similar to tie-dye.

The process begins with drawing on the fabric to envision and plan out the design, followed by stitching, compressing and binding the fabric. Stitching and tying hundreds of threads by hand makes this an especially time intensive process which can take up to an entire week. In this phase, the fabric is intricately manipulated to create resist areas where the dye is unable to fully penetrate. The fabric is then immersed into indigo and/or non-toxic dyes which penetrates exposed areas while the bound sections resist, resulting in distinctive patterns.

Shibori patterns are distinguished by soft, blurred edges, nuanced details, and subtle shade gradations. The uniqueness of these pieces lies in their countless minute variations. While the designs may initially appear structured, a closer look reveals the presence of human touch in every detail.

Detail

Long linen scarf.

• 100% linen fabric
  
• Machine rolled hem with fringed ends
  
• Indigo dyed

Size

• Width: 23″ (60cm)
  
• Length: 79″ (200cm)

Our intention is to create timeless quality textiles worth loving and sharing for years to come. Each piece is one of a kind, meticulously crafted and hand-dyed in our studio using non-toxic dyes and carefully sourced fabrics.

Please note that due to the handcrafted nature of our works each piece is unique and the color/pattern may vary slightly from the image.