A Length of Shibori Dyed Cotton: Bold Graphics

early to mid twentieth century
27" x 12 1/2", 68.5 cm x 32 cm

This is a length of indigo dyed cotton shibori that was produced in Arimatsu, one of the towns in Aichi prefecture that was a leading producer and innovator in the production of shibori. 

The pattern is bold and almost aggressive with its forceful and opposing dark and light design and the jagged, dynamic, large-scale image that composes this length.

The stitched mokume shibori and tied pattern is dyed onto a length of commercially loomed, fairly lightweight cotton and is in good, used condition.

Inventive.