Most of my attempts at batik, tie dye and other such crafts end with scrubbing the pigment from beneath my torn fingernails (it gets down to the stump!), lots of broken rubber bands and a wet, purple floor. (My Etsy lab coat is a sad testament to my inability. What was meant to be inventive gray tie dye is, instead, almost a trench coat. All black, folks.) As such, I haunt Etsy’s Categories in search of the wispy silks, conjoined circles and flowing constellations that make up shibori. The fluid patterns — like swirling cappuccino foam! — achieved by blocking off negative space and saturating cloth with dye, results in an infinite variety of cosmic vestments. Read up on shibori’s storied process here and enjoy the view.
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By RiordanRoache, $125. |
By MaLaMiNaKaNo, $45. |
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By foundling, $68. |
By laughing50, $100. |
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Maroon and Black Tie and Dye Shrug By silkandmore, $16. |
By bemessy, $25. |
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Shibori Wrap in raw silk and burgundy By AuraOrganica, $135. |
Spring Dream hand-made silk pillow By DyeDyeMyDarling, $38. |
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By analogthreads, $28. |
By ShiboriLove, $28. |
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By chelseacraft, $25. |
Strapless Stretch Summer Maxi Dress By SarafinaDreams, $30. |
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By Joyflower, $65. |
By BeneathTheRowanTree, $32.50. |
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By kat989, $14. |
By amtextiles, $160. |
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By DianneKoppischHricko, $410. |
Tiger Grass silk charmeuse scarf
By CourtneyRenee, $60. |
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Sunburst Orange Silk Shibori Scarf By zilebi, $20. |
By JaneBoFelt, $79. |
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By unparalleledumbrella, $60. |
By tiemee, $30.
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Silk Semi-circle Dance veil/Sarong By crescentwench, $65. |
By olivebrown, $115. |
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By fiberlingo, $58. |
By jennythreads, $159. |
What’s your favorite dyeing technique? Tell us in the comments below.
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142 comments
Sign in to add your ownbaltica says:
Gorgeous dyes! The Blue Shibori Cowl is so simple & elegant...
1 year ago
TillyBloom says:
Beautiful! I love the pillow cases, very simple & elegant.
1 year ago
Krystyna81 says:
I just love the blue and white! It's striking.
1 year ago
candacejean says:
The only thing I seem to have success with dyeing is paper by using black teas. Shrug. My mom got a book at the library once I long time ago about dyeing cloth with natural elements and things found in nature. I thought it was fascinating!
1 year ago
BetaBoutique says:
I love dye print so much! remember that couple of years ago i had to learn how to dye at school so i dyed old white blanket and made wrap maxi skirt for summer :)
1 year ago
SweetandDandyVintage says:
so funny...i'm about to list a vintage batik patchwork western shirt. yet another sign that my energy is in alignment. ;-) love, love, love tie dye/batik! beautiful items!
1 year ago
GreenRoomStudios says:
Beautiful finds! I have to say, Alison, that I feel your pain, for I too am a tie dye failure... But I sure can fuse the heck out of some glass :D
1 year ago
concentric says:
Love your description of your tie-dye attempts :)
1 year ago
2TrickPony says:
love it! sweet pics
1 year ago
undermyfeet says:
Not what you would think of when you say tie die. Cool pics
1 year ago
AlixLogan says:
Great finds! I'll be moving to Niger at the end of August and working at the National Museum where I hope to work with a Batik artisan. I can't wait to learn.
1 year ago
SCI2010 says:
beautiful
1 year ago
satellitedaisy says:
Hippiedippielicious!
1 year ago
ThePeachTree says:
I definitely leave tie dye to the professionals as well! I had no ideas there were such innovations to this craft as well! I adore that silk wrap :)
1 year ago
Eylan says:
Never thought tie dye could be so elegant! It makes me want to try it out and see what I can come up with!
1 year ago
jewellerytreasures says:
beautiful products love the hand dyed socks
1 year ago
rachelscbd says:
very cool! tie-dye is great for summer.
1 year ago
jewelrybyjackie says:
These are some gorgeous dyed finds! Especially love the Tiger Grass silk charmeuse scarf! I wish I had this talent, but alas, I like Alison, will admire other's work!
1 year ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
I haven't tried shibori, but admire the people who do this dyeing art! Really, no pun intended there. ;) I do enjoy dyeing my own fabrics and ribbons. I never go for a solid color though. Instead, I like a mottled, variegated look.
1 year ago
AZCreativeStudio says:
Great post!
1 year ago
tinygalaxies says:
Oh yah! Love the scarves and olivebrown bag the most. kat989 also has a very nice little shop. Great stuff!
1 year ago
DagnyKnit says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
RainyPenguinVintage says:
Beautiful! I love the Horizons silks scarf that you featured. Grey and yellow look so great together. As far as dying, I've only tried one project, and it worked out pretty well, although it was definitely a challenge and a huge mess. I ended up successfully making some pretty batik tapestries that hung on my apartment walls in college for three years. I still have them actually. Maybe I should dig them out and hang them somewhere. I mean, especially since dyed things are so trendy these days :) Jeanne
1 year ago
worksofwhimsy says:
I'm wearing one of my favorite tie dye shirts right now. I love how every dyed item comes out a little differently. I was just thinking that it was about time to have a family tie dye party again!
1 year ago
AutumnJo says:
Beautiful work! The scarves and maxi dress are just perfect for summer!
1 year ago
lovesmenot says:
it's all so beautiful! and those pillowcases ? they are amazing and are just perfect for a summer bedroom... or hammock!
1 year ago
blueskyclouds says:
I love hand-dyed fabric of all sorts...I love the subtleties involved. Take heart, Alison--tie-dying is so much easier these days. I know, because I've made it a project several times with my 8 year old son and his friends. The trick is to wet the item, tie it up the way you want, and administer the dye through plastic dye bottles that have a small opening at the top. There are kits at stores like Michael's that make is SO easy, and the results are both great and unique each time!!
1 year ago
PassionFlowerVintage says:
Gorgeous picks!
1 year ago
Xiefashionstudio says:
I always love to do dye when I was in college,that's was a fantastic work, very fun and always get surprise .
1 year ago
SpottedFish says:
Lovely dye jobs!!
1 year ago
ArtisticIntentions says:
Really great stuff!!
1 year ago
siragwatkins says:
Great stuff--it makes me want to gear up my wax pot (for batik), air brush, RTD stuff from Dharma. Love my Inkodyes, but they need sun, which is mostly missing in western Washington state so far this year!
1 year ago
peacebird says:
Such lovely examples of one of my favorite crafts!
1 year ago
olivebrown says:
great picks! thanks for featuring my triangle bag!! :)
1 year ago
divinedepth says:
Yummy! There's something inately attractive about the organic, literally uncontrollable nature of hand dyed cloth. We aim for a design, but the dye goes in places we did not expect and makes beauty we could not have planned. Great items!
1 year ago
hypericumfragile says:
Beautiful things. True art!
1 year ago
HoldTheWire says:
Love it! I can so relate to your story!! I am going to re-try tie dying this summer with my kids.
1 year ago
baconsquarefarm says:
luscious hand dyed creations homegrown with love~ thanks for the article. In a couple of weeks we'll be next to a vendor with 3 booths full of tie dye, heaven to my eyes :)
1 year ago
CreateInDayton says:
Cool colors and patterns. I love working with dye.
1 year ago
dollybirdboutique says:
love doing this, I teach part time and children just adore it too x
1 year ago
ecarlateboutique says:
Nice twist to a classic trend.
1 year ago
ValerieTyler says:
I think my attempts at this would turn out all black too....so kudos to these lovely artists who come up with such amazing colors and patterns!
1 year ago
8milecreekdesigns says:
Great collection! I have a skirt from tiemee, it is wonderful!
1 year ago
lindaketelhut says:
Such prettiness! makes me want to start a new project.
1 year ago
OrganicByNature says:
great article! thanks so much!
1 year ago
akcArt says:
SWEET! Such wonderful items!
1 year ago
Gardenbonbons says:
Lovely - its a beautiful technique.
1 year ago
ilashdesigns says:
Gorgeous pics! reminds me of a little ditty I penned once~ <---Dyer at heart, dyer at night, dyer in the daytime, dye everything in site! Nail it down, glue it, I'm checking for sure. Don't you think those underwear would look better azure?
1 year ago
AthenaCreates says:
I do a lot of tie dyeing for my locals arts market and I love to try new techniques. Loved this article and love the items shown!! I recently tried my hand at shibori but I wasn't 100% happy with the results...I didn't tie enough! Next time, I'll get it right. I posted photos on my facebook page... http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=5853484&id=105923654135
1 year ago
poplovedesigns says:
I absolutely adore those pillowcases. I'll have to try out this shibori method, I've heard of it before, and a friend highly recommends it. <3 Andrea
1 year ago
mazedasastoat says:
Ah, tie-dye... it never really quite goes away does it? Which is just as well as it usually constitutes at least half my wardrobe as well as a large percentage of all the other fabrics in my house... LOVE IT!
1 year ago
WoodPigeon says:
So pretty! I love all the interesting colors.
1 year ago
NakedBeautyJewelry says:
I really think I changed my mind- i like tie-dye
1 year ago
Tidepools says:
Gorgeous! I have been wanting to make a shibori scarf in dark blue FOREVER! I love this collection. Great job.
1 year ago
barrofsoap says:
Loved your story and boy did it bring back memories from years past when tie dye was first popular. I remember those very same messes to clean up,lol.
1 year ago
DotD says:
Pinks and reds are my favorites....thanks for sharing
1 year ago
ilovefiberart says:
Love the pics and the COLOR!! (worth colored fingers and fingernails!)
1 year ago
SunshineDaydreamz says:
Beautiful items!
1 year ago
sevenply says:
"Why do you keep buying tie-dyed stuff" -my mom
1 year ago
sevenply says:
check out this shop too! http://www.etsy.com/listing/44842320/tie-dye-brown-and-pink-slip
1 year ago
mfmapparel says:
Ah tie-dye that totally brings me back to the good old days at camp. Great choices!
1 year ago
madebyjenschell says:
Was just talking about tie-dying some things this week for fun!
1 year ago
VeronicaRStudio says:
Those shibori patterns are gorgeous! Thank you so much for opening my eyes to something new! I want that long dress...
1 year ago
capitalcitycrafts says:
I love this! brings back memories of experimenting with batik and tie-dye many moons ago....
1 year ago
RogueMagnolia says:
I think maybe I need to start dyeing again... LOL. And, girl, you've gotta wear industrial gloves when you dye! Rule #1 of dyeing, gloves and a mask!
1 year ago
Serrelynda says:
OMG LOVE and ADORE this. We made batik scarves in Girl Scouts when I was young. and I have never lost the fascination for the different variations... off to do some shopping!
1 year ago
craftpile says:
pretty!!
1 year ago
CandyAppleCrafts says:
Read an article on a blog the other day about a batik technique using blue gel glue from elmer's to block out the dye. I'm wanting to try that sometime. Great picks in this post!
1 year ago
FabricFascination says:
I would rather buy than dye, so it's great to have all these wonderful resources to check out. Thanks!
1 year ago
opheliasapothecary says:
i am totally digging the tie dye this year! lovely selections miss alison!
1 year ago
jdfootloose says:
Tye dye is so fun! love your choices!
1 year ago
newhopebeading says:
Love the Kimono especially!
1 year ago
Dyeingoverhere says:
Thanks for spreading the hand-dyed love! :)
1 year ago
skyejuice says:
This reminds me of the tie and dye handkerchiefs I made when I was a little kid, it was a bright orange/blue/purple hue. I wonder where I misplaced it... Absolutely looove the Navy Kimono!
1 year ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
Batik such a beautiful art form!
1 year ago
camstudiostore says:
Great collection....amazing tie dye!
1 year ago
ZZsROCKnRECYCLABLES says:
YES YES YES TYE DYING = FUN + BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
ARTbySabina says:
Gorgeous finds.
1 year ago
recycledwares says:
alison, i am so glad there are people in the world that can tie dye, because like you, i am no good at it.
1 year ago
AlpineGypsy says:
This article makes me shiver with pleasure...I too have an obsession with fabrics, and dying....SOOO COOL! Thanks :^) Heidi
1 year ago
SchneiderGallery says:
fabulous theme and great collection!!
1 year ago
brianarose says:
YESSSS Awesome!
1 year ago
WanderlustBling says:
Love the earrings especially - very creative!
1 year ago
yalipaz says:
Wonderful finds!
1 year ago
CourtneyRenee says:
Absolutely inspirational!
1 year ago
onviewartgallery says:
Great combination of colors.
1 year ago
jewelryNearringsmj says:
Awesome tie dyes! Cheers to unlimited creativity!
1 year ago
PettiBear says:
GORGEOUS!!!! I see the trend in Israel too! Makes me wanna try it too :) Get my hands dirty and go for it...
1 year ago
AnnTig says:
Beautiful finds! Great Colors! Thank you!
1 year ago
atomicblue says:
Dyeing is amazingly simple. It's fun and rewarding, I dye most of the wool I use. My days tie dyeing as a teenager helped tremendously when I started dyeing wool. You just need to learn how to fix the dye right, adn the rest is alchemy. Soda ash for cotton, and plant based fibers. Vinegar or citric acid crystals for acid dyes....not scary, a weak aecetic dye used for protein fibers. Lots can be learned visiting the amazing Dharma trading website! I recommend checking out there how-to process pages.
1 year ago
applechampagne says:
nice collection! such awesome finds :)
1 year ago
HelloShoes says:
Love the tye dye and I never thought of the tye dye earrings they are lovely
1 year ago
SylviaJanssen says:
Hip Hip Hippie! Great pics!
1 year ago
artnic says:
...black tea!...artnic
1 year ago
AmberHeartOfTheFinch says:
Not to be confused with shibari! Tie dye has indeed grown up. How absolutely beautiful. <3
1 year ago
julessabjewelry says:
Wow! Who would have thought we could die so many things without making them look like Grateful Dead attire. I love 'em all!
1 year ago
BaronessColor says:
Shibori techniques produce some really interesting patterns. I've been using some of the them on tshirts. It isn't only for formal items. It can be casual also.
1 year ago
GardenAngels says:
Lovely, and it must be fun to do. Love that red & black shrug.
1 year ago
TanjaDesign says:
After so many years in silkpainting I didn't think tie-dye could be so interesting! I think I'll give it another try!
1 year ago
lissionetsy says:
Lissi Loves dyeing!!! Beautiful selection :) x
1 year ago
SABRINATACH says:
Really creative topic, and great finds . Love the title!
1 year ago
DiamondSand says:
Beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
meringuedesigns says:
How timely is this post to me? Just this week I started getting into batik and fabric dying. I am finding it very therapeutic and can't wait to turn my fabric into pillows.
1 year ago
inajuicebox says:
Wonderful items!!
1 year ago
liaison says:
Ugh. I know all about trying to remove black dye from my fingernails! I especially like the silk pillow by DyeDyeMyDarling & the "Tie Dyed & Shredded" piece by MaLaMiNaKaNo. But the entire selection is quite LOVELY and there's a TON of work being displayed here. Dying is WORK! xo
1 year ago
liaison says:
Just got a closer look at the "Hand Dyed Shawl Silk Organza Bubble Wrap in Soft Pink" by amtextiles- YUMMY! So beautiful.
1 year ago
camillewanders says:
I love batik! Like one's creative self meets one's inner mad scientist. I just did a kid-friendly batik using elmer's glue - I might have to check out kid-friendly shibori as well!
1 year ago
laughing50 says:
dyeing fabric has mystery to it. one never knows exactly how the piece will come out. wonderful fun! thank you for featuring my pretties.
1 year ago
bhangtiez says:
Wow, gorgeous finds.....such amazing art!
1 year ago
KensingtonAve says:
This article takes me back to summer camp! Love all the pieces :)
1 year ago
DappleGrey says:
so gorgeous i love to tiedye and batik i love the mystery of it
1 year ago
BambuEarth says:
Beautiful! I've just started to explore natural dyes and am excited to learn more. Thanks for sharing, the collection is gorgeous!
1 year ago
polkadotmagpie says:
You brought me back to the days of tie dying that left my parent's utility sink permanently blue!
1 year ago
Lambert says:
Definitely on my list of things to try. Beautiful items, patterns and colors in this selection.
1 year ago
KristyLynnJewelry says:
beautiful collections love the fabrics!!!
1 year ago
aistheta says:
You showcased some beautiful items. Thanks you. As to your dying skills... I was recently was working in a the Craft Shop at UW Madison doing some metal smithing when I witnessed an interesting class that was in progress. It was a silk scarf dying class. I was rather surprised to learn that they were using tissue paper to dye the scarves. They laid the silk on a board and then placed the tissue paper on top. I don't know the whole process, but it looked easier than batik or even tie tying. Don't give up the dream of dying fabric there may be a method that works for you.
1 year ago
jensdreamdecor says:
I love working with Batik but I don't dye my own, I make Memory boards out of the fabric and love how it looks! Beautiful fabrics...wow!
1 year ago
sarantos says:
These are beautiful. I did my share of batik way back when too. I still have the wax and tools buried in my studio. :)
1 year ago
BodaciousBiddies says:
Gorgeous!!! Batik is awesome! Goes perfect with the jewelry on my site! : )
1 year ago
polkadotsandblooms says:
This is a wonderful feature with some stunning items. I used to do lots of tie dying when I was younger. I really want to explore dying my vintage fabrics, this feature may just give me the kick to try it out :-)
1 year ago
amtextiles says:
Shibori fabric dyeing is one of my passions! There are some fascinating traditional and contemporary techniques that anyone who loves fabric will want to try. I highly recommend reading Yoshiko Wada's books on the subject. There's plenty of history, photos and how-tos. I re-read them frequently and show them off to my shibori students: http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Cloth-Yoshiko-Iwamoto-Wada/dp/477002777X
1 year ago
NotYoMommasHandbag says:
WOW! this is much more interesting than what we did in the 60's....opps, did I say that? smiles.
1 year ago
smilingbluedog says:
I love the look of hand-dyed fabric, but just haven't done it for many years. There's such great examples in the photos above, Thanks for the inspiration!
1 year ago
crescentwench says:
Thanks for the feature! I love playing with color and texture and I'm totally self taught. Its so nice to see an article with such wonderful examples of the talent we have on etsy.
1 year ago
SpiceofLifeDesigns says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
reyaveltman says:
I am in love with that kimono! Just gorgeous.
1 year ago
GenerationsTieDye says:
Love Love LOVE it!!! I can't stop myself dyeing anything and everything - and then when my kids get stains on theirs, I dye them again! Can't say I have a favorite technique at the moment. There are so many different ways to tie dye, and to dye without tying, and I go through phases where I'll use one technique for a while and then when I feel ready, move on to other ideas, patterns, and colorsets. Great for summer, but fantastic year-round - on clothing, bedclothes (I LOVE doing bedding!), scarves, cloth table napkins (I have a few of those from time to time), tote bags, even yarmulkes! Even more fun dyeing things to someone else's specs. :-)
1 year ago
SpackleTheGap says:
These are beautiful.....I love the brights colors but the soft flowing designs...stunning contrasts :)
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Amazing colors - what a great look!
1 year ago
themerrycrownsociety says:
I"m the worst at tie dying myself, but I hope to get better someday (someday soon!). My favorite tie dyed item is the comfiest t-shirt ever. I've had it since I was about 7 (I loved wearing HUGE shirts back then), & I still wear it. The cotton is so soft & worn... I just hope it never rips apart.
1 year ago
DreamLifePaintings says:
Fine collection with a refreshing feeling of motion ! thank you for sharing.
1 year ago
sadiedesignsca says:
Wow, I love the earrings and the triangle bag!
1 year ago
thenewblackmarket says:
this is great! i just dyed a few patio pillow covers. turns out rit dyes buttons too...oops
1 year ago
chelseacraft says:
What an honor to be included in such an illustrious group! Each piece is unique and that's what I love about dyeing fabric. This is so inspiring. Thank you, Alison.
1 year ago
danglingjewelry says:
very nice pictures
1 year ago
lemonring says:
Oh!!!! great collection~!!!
1 year ago
silkandmore says:
Breathtaking collection. I am honored to be featured among such works of art. xoxoxo Shikha
1 year ago
SundayTreasures says:
to die for items.....i'm so jealous.....oh my!
1 year ago
santosleather says:
A breath of freshness !
1 year ago
santosleather says:
A breath of freshness
1 year ago
milo1971 says:
Great items. I love the scarfs
1 year ago
katsky73 says:
All are great! Very nice and well-made.
1 year ago