Cotton Yokobiki Binding Thread shibori artisans have developed hundreds of

artisans have developed hundreds of distinct techniques

resist binding is applied from top to bottom in ¼ to 1/2 inch intervals

It represents steadfastness

A color fast blue-red dye for dying lovely blues on cotton

Variations and Samples

Cotton Yokobiki Binding Thread shibori artisans have developed hundreds ofImported from Japan, this 100% cotton thread is the same kind used by professional yokobiki kanoko shibori artisans in Arimatsu and is a bit stronger than regular shibori binding thread. It has a medium twist which allows for some give when wrapping fabric, resulting in a cleaner, tighter pattern. Use for bound patterns using yokobiki kanoko shibori technique. View how Arimatsu shibori artisans perform bound shibori techniques in the DVD Arimtasu