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The term “Shibori”   is simply the Japanese word 絞り, which translates as to wring or squeeze, and in the crudest term can be described as the traditional, Japanese incarnation of tie-dye.

Originating in China, “Shibori” dyeing became popular in Japan during Edo Period from the 17th – 19th centuries, as people from lower social classes then needed an alternative to the silk they were banned from wearing. However, the earliest examples of Shibori textiles date all the way back to the 8th century when Emperor Shomu, the 45th Emperor of Japan, included a piece of shibori dyed cloth in a collection of items donated to Nara’s Todai-ji Temple. As time progressed, new variations of the technique came into being. There are six standard traditional “Shibori” techniques:——KumoShibori, Miura Shibori, KanokoShibori, ArashiShibori, Nui Shibori and ItajimeShibori.

“Nui Shibori” is the most detailed of all the Shibori techniques and it is as much about stitching as it is about dyeing. Hand stitching techniques and wooden dowels are used to create resists and then the fabric is dyed, the outcome of which is carefully crafted intricate designs with accurate patterns.In Resham Shilpi, Shibori sarees are made with purest quality of tasar fabrics following the technique of “Nui Shibori”. The artisanal handcrafted quality of the process makes each saree an unique piece.