The
Shibori Museum
was another stop to see some of the tools, techniques and
their gallery of art. Tying or binding fabric with various materials to
create resist areas when the fabric is dyed is called Shibori. This display
shows many of the objects used to help create those areas. In Kyoto the
favorite method is called Kanoko Shibori, created by tying small circles
with fine thread to create patterns and shapes. A wooden stand, with metal
wire guide, is used to help the artisans create tension when tying off
the individual circles.
