After seeing the lovely effects of dying my pleated samples i started looking at other Shibori and indigo dyeing techniques. Rowland Rickets and his partner Chinami grow their own indigo for dyeing, utilising traditional methods to create contemporary works. The subtlety of the marks is what makes it so special i think and the tonal variations that can be achieved.
http://www.rickettsindigo.com
I have begun to experiment with different ways of folding and pleating fabric to dye. The marks made are really interesting and it is something i would like to explore further at a later date. Re-pleating and manipulating the fabric once it's dyed is also effective.
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