Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing
Practicing mother shibori
A course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi, Textile Artist
About the video: Practicing mother shibori
Overview
“Practical lesson on the loop traditionally used in mame shibori. This type of loop makes it easier to shape and apply grains consecutively to the fabric, without the need to interrupt between the loops of one grain and another.”
In this video lesson Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi addresses the topic: Practicing mother shibori, 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
“In this class. i will do an exercise on how to make a Mameshibori loop. I have here a fabric of 25 by 35. This is the standard size I will use to make other shibori examples as well. For this exercise. i will use A soybean. But before that. i will mark and leave the memory of this little soybean here. remembering that mold exercise. This will help define the space necessary for the gap I need to maintain between leave space between each soybean while practicing my loop. Here. i've marked my soybean for reference. I go along that marked line. This drawing has a diameter of about two centimet...”
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Course summary for: Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing
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Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Jewelry Design, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing

Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi
A course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi
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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