Tie-dying is a fun and simple craft that encourages you to get creative and experiment with colors and patterns. And don't ...

To add patterns to your dyed fabric, use stencils or stamps made from natural materials like leaves or wood blocks. Dip ...

The process involves fermenting indigo leaves to create a dye bath. The fabric is dipped multiple times to achieve the ...

What’s old is indeed new again — at least when it comes to the ancient Japanese craft of shibori. Although the method of resist-dyeing cloth dates back to around the eighth century, it has been ...

Arimatsu, in central Japan, is the town that tie-dye built. Along its historic main street, fabric merchant houses have stood for centuries. When shopkeepers hang out their shingles here, the signs ...

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 ...

Fabrics with electrical functionality have been around for several years, but are very rarely used in mainstream clothing. The fabrics are very expensive and the supply can be unreliable. Frustrated ...

The textile technique has gotten celebrity attention again this season, but it’s always been part of the arts scene in places like Nigeria and Japan. By Melanie Abrams When Jared Leto donned a ...

Whole Cloth Quilt with “Flying Geese” Border, an intricate quilt from early 1800s New York, is one of the more intricate ...

A former high-school French teacher, Liza Corsillo is a fan of Italian surgeon clogs, perfectly crafted art supplies, and anything related to her dog. She’s also an artist and illustrator. The coolest ...

Standing in her spacious Marigny studio, artist Kate Beck brandished a wispy poncho the color of burnt sienna, embellished with swirls of blue and green. “I always think of tie-dye as this spiral ...