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Some discussion exists as to the origin of shibori as a technique within Japan, and indeed, the exact country of origin of some of the earliest surviving examples. Much of the debate surrounds the technical capacities within Japan at the time to produce the variety of fabrics seen in some of the earliest shibori examples.
Shibori is a form of tie-dye which originated in Japan, and has been practiced there since the 8th century. Shibori includes several labor-intensive resist techniques which include stitching elaborate patterns and tightly gathering the stitching before dyeing, forming intricate designs for kimono, obi and other accessories and garments.
the use of shibori (絞り, "to squeeze") —twisting contraction of the muscles in a specific area (often the arms) aimed at generating strength, rapid rotational movements—particularly with the hips, and; at advanced levels, frequent use of movement off the line of attack—tai sabaki (体捌き).
The first instances of kimono-like garments in Japan were traditional Chinese clothing introduced to Japan via Chinese envoys in the Kofun period (300–538 CE; the first part of the Yamato period), through immigration between the two countries and envoys to the Tang dynasty court leading to Chinese styles of dress, appearance, and culture becoming extremely popular in Japanese court society. [1]
Batik is made by ethnic peoples in the South-West of China, and in neighbouring countries including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, especially by hill tribes. The technique requires a ladao knife with two copper triangles mounted in a bamboo handle. Molten wax is held between the triangles, and can then be dripped from the knife to form a resist ...
Bandhani craft. Bandhani is a type of tie-dye textile decorated by plucking the cloth with the fingernails into many tiny bindings that form a figurative design. [1] Today, most Bandhani making centers are situated in Gujarat, [2] Rajasthan, [1] Sindh, Punjab region [3] and in Tamil Nadu where it is known as Sungudi.
Bowl of Sushi by Hiroshige (1797–1858). Makizushi with rice rolled in tamagoyaki (front) and nigirizushi with shrimp (back).. The history of sushi (すし, 寿司, 鮨, pronounced or) began with paddy fields, where fish was fermented with vinegar, salt and rice, after which the rice was discarded.
They commonly come in matching sets with kogai. Hanagushi (花櫛, "flower comb") Kushi decorated with folded silk flowers (tsumami kanzashi). Hanagushi are popular as an informal kanzashi variety. Tama kanzashi (玉簪, "ball kanzashi ") Single-pronged hairpin style kanzashi decorated with a single coloured bead on the end.