Callishibori has made the specialist art of indigo dyeing and shibori accessible and achievable both to the beginner and the more experienced textile practitioner.

Not untill Callishibori have indigo, the necessary reducing agent, fabric prepared with a design, and stitch formats been brought together, with thorough instruction. They are presented as informative starter packs and project packs.

For the beginner, the starter packs make that first step into the world of indigo shaped resist dyeing, 'shibori', much less daunting, and provide a solid foundation upon which to build skill and knowledge. The more experienced textile practionioner can benefit from a tailor made service, as ingredients can be supplied for their specified vat size.

With stitch instruction, templates and the ever poplular 'Seriously Strong Thread' you will be able to design your own patterns, and produce unique indigo shibori fabrics which are ideal for patchwork and quilting, embroidery, art textiles, fashion and many other textile disiplines. They can, of course be enjoyed as indigo fabrics in their own right!

Callishibori came about by listening to students. Now almost everything that is needed to start an indigo shibori project is just there, conveniently packaged, with easy to follow instructions and generous information.

You can find out about the various pack contents on the Getting Started page and there is a more precise list next to each item on the Products page which has an Order Form that can be down loaded. Should you be interested in attending a workshop, please visit the Workshops page.

Callishibori, a young company, is developing its range of products and services all the time. These will be available through mail order, at shows, events, workshops, lectures and exhibitions. To find out where we are, and when, please visit the What's On page, or phone Blueleaf Studio, the contact number is at the top of each web page.

Threads are pulled up

  and tied off securely.

Fabric peeping out

 from the indigo vat.