Woven-Shibori Scarf Blank - Small Blocks Ana Lisa Hedstrom fusuma (wheat bran) (50g)

fusuma (wheat bran) (50g)

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Fulling may cause width shrinkage by as much as 50% (less in length)

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Ancient Cosmetic & Food Ingredients as Direct Fiber Dyes

Woven-Shibori Scarf Blank - Small Blocks Ana Lisa Hedstrom fusuma (wheat bran) (50g)Developed by weaver and dyer Catharine Ellis (North Carolina, USA) in the 1990s, these woven shibori scarf blanks utilize weaving structure as a resist technique. Inspired by traditional Japanese nui (stitched) shibori, the blanks are woven with supplemental warp or weft threads which create resist patterns upon gathering. Approximately 152 x 28cm (60 x 11in). 75% mercerized pima cotton, 25% combed cotton; lightweight dobby weave. Machine serged edge