How to attach a shibori stand

How to attach a shibori hook to the shibori stand

Imported from Arimatsu, Japan, famous for its shibori traditions dating back to the Edo period, this kit includes a full set of artisan tools for creating te-kumo (spiderweb) shibori patterns.

Shibori Hook – Te-kumo

Made in Japan from rust-resistant stainless steel, these angled hooks are a modern version of those used by shibori artisans in Arimatsu. Use these shibori hooks to create te-kumo (spiderweb) shibori patterns.

Approximately 23cm (9in) long.

Long Shibori Bobbin – Te-kumo, Bshi, Makiage, Tesuji

Handmade and imported from Japan, these wooden bobbins are easy to pass between hands, useful for bound shibori patterns including bshi (capped), makiage (crisscross binding), hinode (sunrise), and tesuji (hand-pleated).

Approximately 13 x 1.5cm (5 x .5in).

Cotton Shibori Thread – Binding

Imported from Japan, this 100% cotton thread is the same kind used by professional shibori artisans in Arimatsu. It has a soft twist which allows for some give when wrapping fabric, resulting in a cleaner, tighter pattern. Use for all types of bound patterns including te-kumo (spiderweb), makiage (crisscross binding), bshi (capped), and tesuji (hand-pleated).

Shibori Stand

Designed by Arimatsu artisan Mr. Hiroshi Murase for modern shibori practice, these stainless steel shibori stands conveniently clamp to a work surface. Use to create te-kumo (spiderweb), maki-age (crisscross binding), bshi (capped), or miura (looped binding) shibori patterns from the comfort of a chair. View how Arimatsu shibori artisans perform te-kumo shibori in the DVD Arimtasu Narumi Shibori: Celebrating 400 years of Japanese Artisan Design.

Approximately 19 x 13 x 3cm (7.5 x 5 x 1.25in); 220g.