Slow Fiber Studio Shibori shines in France

Shibori piece from Japan

Shibori from the world over

Lauris staged an exhibition of naturally dyed fine pieces  during the International natural color Forum at Le Jardin de Magali, gallery in the provençal village of Lauris. Yoshiko Wada, heads the Slow Fiber Studios, which promotes textiles and natural dyes internationally.

A variety of styles and techniques to show off contemporary artistic work based on age long skills.

Australian textile artist, Silvia Riley

Silvia Riley, textile designer from Sydney showed colourful pieces dyed with eco print techniques using native tree leaves and plants from Australia.

Ecoprint piece by Silvia Riley

From the United States, Catharine Ellis presented impressive handwoven pieces with different types of thread so dyes take in a different ways according to the fiber forming texture and nuances checkered patterns. In addition, she works sections in shibori. Based in the mountains of North Carolina, Catharine explores woven shibori techniques with natural dyes.

Shibori section from a piece from Catharine Ellis

Catharine Ellis woven shibori piece

A very inspiring exhibition.