In November of 1992, the first International Shibori Symposium (ISS) was organized in the Arimatsu district of Nagoya, Japan. Over 1000 participants representing over 20 countries exchanged knowledge and inspiration about shibori. The overwhelming success of the symposium gave birth to an organization called the World Shibori Network, formed by global community of people committed to support, sustain and promote Shibori…
A project of World Shibori Network, affiliated with Slow Fiber Studios. News Organic Indigo Vat 1-2-3 by Michel Garcia This organic indigo vat method was originally introduced by botanist and chemist Michel Garcia. Natural, organic indigo (i.e. from an indigo plant) is not toxic. However, many dyers use harsh chemicals such as sodium hydrosulphite or thiourea dioxide…