this is our Synthetic Indigo Vat
This is our natural Indigo Vat
What a remarkable 2 day workshop (November 16th and 17th 2013) this was…it was fascinating to me to be able to compare the 2 indigo vats….we did zinc/lime vats and now I realize why Yoshiko Wada in the 5 day workshop I took from her in 1992, used synthetic Indigo….and indeed it seemed that the 4 women in my class were preferring to use the synthetic vat. The natural vat was beautiful with the high quality indigo we used from Maiwa…..what a treat!!!
these are my samples from the time I lived in Hawaii and kept an indigo vat for 7 years
doing shibori at the Tin Thimble
and more shibori……
I am sorry to say I neglected to take any photos of our dyeing process, but dye we did…..
undoing shibori
undoing more shibori after dyeing
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The joy of discovering an opti visor for taking out shibori…..
undoing more shibori
And finally we get to see the fruits of our labors
shibori unfolded
I love to put non-traditional things into the indigo vat….wooden beads
and bone…..
some very beautiful shibori came out of these vats
lovely
Interesting samples
more interesting samples
pole wrapped organza
chiffon scarf dyed in Fennel and some eco printing, then shibori kumo, then dyed in the natural vat….quite lovely!
itajime shibori with carved blocks….one of my personal favorite techniques
a lovely stitched design
it was quite a wonderful experience, and I’d like to thank these 4 women for being so attentive and focused!…..our day ended with this remarkable gift from the Universe
sky show at the closing of class….
Namaste,
m.
This is a must on anyones creative itinerary…keep us posted where you are being hosted dear sister and we will come. a great re-union of the Razey clan and followers!
loving you,
sis Mary
Sorry to have missed the class but had to go out of town. Looks like a very creative and fun time.
this class was amazing……I love studying with Melissa….she shares with sincerity and joy. We accomplished more in this class than I ever dreamed could be possible. I continue to study shibori and indigo. thank you as always…………..ardith