Resist-dyed textile

Resist-dyed textile

Description

A traditional method to apply colors or patterns to textiles. A 'resist' is used to prevent the dye from accessing specific areas of the cloth. Resist methods include:

• Tie dye: One method involves pinching a portion of fabric then tying it tightly with a waxed thread. The fabric is dyed, then the threads are removed revealing circular areas of the original fabric. The process can be repeated with multiple colors. It has been used extensively in India where it is called 'bandhani'. An alternate method folds the cloth like a fan then places the ties in intervals.

• Applied resist:

Examples include bandu, Batik, Ikat, and Shibori.

Synonyms and Related Terms

resist dyed textile; resist dyeing;

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