Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing

Finding the ideal fabric

A course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi , Textile Artist

Textile Artist. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined March 2022
100% positive reviews (25)
2,008 students
Audio: Portuguese, English
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

About the video: Finding the ideal fabric

Overview

“In this class I will show you some types of fabrics to help you choose which type of fabric you prefer (or the most affordable) to use in your process. You will see that each fabric, depending on its origin, requires different needs. Hence the types of cleaning, pre-treatments and treatments necessary to dye them. ”

In this video lesson Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi addresses the topic: Finding the ideal fabric , which is part of the Domestika online course: Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing. Immerse in the universe of natural dyeing & Shibori. Explore global practices, create vibrant samples, and master this ancient Japanese art form..

Partial transcription of the video

“I will show you now How do I choose an ideal fabric to use in this technique? of the shiboi process. Here I have two types of fabric, a tissue of plant origin, cotton, and tissue of animal origin, Here in this case it is 100% silk. What matters here in this case are light weight fabrics, which is grammar. This is how much the fabric weighs per square meter. At most, up to weight 120, I would say it is ideal for this process. Fabrics that do not drape too heavily, for example, cotton, fabrics like viscola, that they have a certain weight, despite being fine, they are not interesting. Always ...”

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Course summary for: Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (25)
  • 2008 students
  • 5 units
  • 16 lessons (2h 17m)
  • 10 downloads
  • Category

    Craft, Fashion
  • Areas

    Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Jewelry Design, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing

Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi

Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi
A course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi

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Textile Artist

Tati Polo is a Brazilian textile artist of Japanese and Bolivian descent, with a background in architecture and over 25 years of experience in the textile field. Her work focuses on painting, dyeing, and printing fabrics.

Tati has contributed to notable projects such as the Turn Project during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics and has apprenticed under a renowned kimono painting master in Japan.

Her approach blends traditional and sustainable techniques, reflecting her deep connection to the crafts of native peoples and her rich cultural heritage.


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  • 16 lessons (2h 17m)
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  • Audio: Portuguese, English
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  • Level: Beginner
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Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing. Craft, and Fashion course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi

Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing

A course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi
Textile Artist. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined March 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (25)
  • 2,008 students