Callishibori has made it convenient and as easy as possible for you to get started with your first stitched shibori and indigo dyeing experience and a variety of packs are available. All packs contain information on the use and maintenance of an indigo vat.

Working these pre-designed projects will give you insight and understanding of the shibori techniques and processes, providing a solid basis upon which to build your own creative shibori work.

Starter packs will give you an excellent start in making an indigo vat and selected techniques.   At each stage, thorough and clear instructions,  diagrams where necessary, and expert tips will guide you, step by step, through the amazing process.

A full strength hydrosulphite vat is used throughout, with indigo grains and hydros dd as the reducing agent.  The recipe is straight forward. The vat does not have to be heated, and can be made up in plastic buckets or small dustbins, with smaller vats, such as the 'Two Pint Pack' being made up in glass containers - ideal for embroiderers who want to dye up some threads and get that indigo blue into their work.  All containers should have tight fitting lids. (All the artist's shibori pieces have been achieved using this recipe). See The Galleries page.

A fresh vat dyes up strong, deep shades of blue. As the indigo content diminishes, the vat yields paler shades, the palest of which are carried beautifully on silks. A gallon will dye up much more fabric than the amount supplied in the packs, giving opportunity for experimentation and development. Should you feel happier to start this adventure at a workshop, please visit the Workshops page.

• A short list of requirements.
• The correct amount of indigo and reducing agent. .
• Fabric marked up with the design you have chosen.
• Stitching instruction, with clear diagrams.
• Step by step instructions on making a vat and dyeing your fabric.
• Guidelines on health and safety.
• Information on shibori and indigo.

There are more details next to each item on the Products page.

You can use your finished fabric as a basis for embroidery, a patchwork and quilting project, perhaps a cushion. Or it can be enjoyed as indigo shibori in its own right.

For independent designing.

Vat Packs contain indigo and reducing agent only. They also contain extra reducing agent to 'revive', or 'sharpen' the vat, prolonging its use.

Callishibori can also supply larger amounts of indigo and hydros dd for specified vat sizes. See Indigo supplies on the Products page.

Stitch instruction can be purchased separately, as can the ever popular'Seriously Strong Thread'. A range of stencils will aid your designing.