Shibori is the Japanese word for a variety of ways of embellishing textiles by shaping cloth and securing it before dyeing. The traditional dye used in shibori is 'indigo'. I created 6 cushion /pillow cover using the various shibori techniques.
![tie & die shibori Cushion Covers Indigo Embroidery](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/da752423895191.5632a9d9845c7.jpg)
I experimented with 5 techniques - Kumo (pleated & bound), Miura (loop binding), Nui (stitched), Honey Comb (scrunch cloth) & Itajime (clamping). At the end of the course, I made 6 cushion covers using all the 5 techniques in the traditional Indigo colour used in Japan.
![tie & die shibori Cushion Covers Indigo Embroidery](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/deb17e23895191.5632a9d96e0e3.jpg)
Experimental Piece on silk: Nui
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Experimental Piece on silk: Honey Comb
![tie & die shibori Cushion Covers Indigo Embroidery](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/13a8f823895191.5632a9d97ae6a.jpg)
I stitched tiny beads to some of the cushions
![tie & die shibori Cushion Covers Indigo Embroidery](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/a2e10f23895191.5632a9d98cd8b.jpg)
Final 6 cushion covers. I experimented with all the techniques.