Wang Danfeng arranges dyed cloth flowers at a homestay in Luanchuan County of Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 13, 2024. Wang Danfeng has been interested in traditional Chinese culture ...

A visual expression of happiness in fabric form, tie-dye, in all of its Technicolor glory, is the kind of mood boost we need now—particularly as we’ve been stuck in the same-old confines of home.

Batik design style fabrics have been around for years and were a popular pattern for clothes in the 70s. As with most craft trends, this one is coming back around again and batik print fabrics are ...

The field of textile dyeing and colouration has experienced a transformative evolution, driven by the imperative to develop sustainable and efficient methods that minimise environmental impact whilst ...

NEW YORK – From tablecloths to duvet covers, iPhone cases to wallpaper and startling calf-skin wall hangings, the ancient Japanese resist-dying technique of shibori has gone mainstream. “The stillness ...

Dong Julan, a 60-year-old woman of Bai ethnic group, hangs the tie-dyeing cloth at Zhoucheng Village of Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 25, 2017. As a ...

Fold silk scarf in desired pattern. Place the folded silk scarf in a bowl of 2:1 vinegar/water mixture. Squeeze out excess. Do not wring. It is important to wet the silk before dyeing and placing in ...

Shibori, as a dyeing technique, has its roots in Japan and is not historically tied to India. The term "Shibori" comes from the Japanese verb "shiboru," which means to wring, squeeze, or press. It ...

Unlike most trends that you need a trip to the shops to get involved in, all you need for tie-dyeing is something white, at least one colour of fabric dye, and some rubber bands or string. It looks ...