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A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing

A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing
By Vivien Prideaux

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Beautiful pictures of wonderful dyed fabrics used in a variety of designs accompany detailed advice on the materials required, preparing the fabric and the dyeing methods. Using Shibori techniques - folding, pleating, clamping, stitching and pole wrapping, the author illustrates all the different stages, using clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow text. A stunning sequence of inspirational projects have been specially chosen to develop skills and build confidence, with instructions on how to make a tea cosy, a jacket, a silk scarf and more.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #282570 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-08-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 96 pages

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"Everything is very well explained and illustrated—a good introduction to indigo."  —International Journal of the Guild of Silk Painters

About the Author
Vivien Prideaux has always loved art and design. She is an experienced dyer and embroiderer and is passionate about her craft. She has taught dyeing workshops throughout the UK, New Zealand and Western Samoa and she is a member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists, the Cornwall Craft Association and the Embroiderer's Guild. Her work has been acquired by the National Textile Collections of both Japan and the UK, and it also hangs in many private collections.

Customer Reviews

Great introductory book for beginner5
Very resourceful, but without being too complicate. Beautiful step by step photos help every beginner to achieve a great product.