Looking for Shibori fabrics? Available by the yard, these gorgeous Shibori fabrics for DIY Projects and crafts include both hand-dyed and printed options.
Shibori fabrics are very popular in home decor; used for throw pillows, table linens, towels, and more. The stunning indigo and white patterns are bold and organic, perfect for DIY projects and crafts for the home. Today, I’ll help you find the best online sources for Shibori fabrics.
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What is Shibori?
Shibori is an artistic tie-dye method that originates in Japan. Various Shibori techniques involve a combination of folding, twisting, tieing, and stitching fabric to create various patterns.
Traditionally, Shibori is made with a natural indigo dye from plants. Now it is available in synthetic forms, including RIT dyes (here is a shibori recipe using RIT dye).
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Printed vs. Hand-Dyed Shibori
When shopping for Shibori fabrics, you’ll find that some are described as “hand-dyed” and others described as “printed.” Here is the difference:
Hand-Dyed Shibori Fabrics
Hand-dyed shibori fabrics are handmade and dyed by hand. Hand-dyed fabrics are the most authentic versions of Shibori (and even more authentic if natural Indigo dye is used).
Hand-dyed fabrics are one-of-a-kind. No two pieces of fabric are exactly alike, as variation in design and color are inherent to the hand-dying process.
Printed Shibori Fabric
Printed Shibori fabrics are created in 1 of two ways:
- hand-dyed shibori is scanned and reprinted (much like an original painting which is reproduced in lower-cost printed versions)
- Shibori patterns are digitally designed within art software and printed onto fabric
While printed Shibori is less authentic, it is often available in larger quantities than hand-dyed. If you are completing a large DIY Shibori project – such as a duvet – printed Shibori may be necessary due to the amount of yardage.
12 Shibori Fabrics
Buy Shibori fabric by the yard, or in fat quarters, in hand-dyed or printed versions from online sellers.
Handmade Itajime Technique Shibori Fabric
Handmade by Svara Decore, this itajime technique fabric with an indigo blue dye is available by the yard.
Hand-Dyed Indigo Shibori Cotton Sampler
Indigo Shibori bundle consisting of 7 hand-dyed, cotton pieces by Cape Cod Shibori.
Printed Shibori Blue Abstract Pattern
Printed by Spoonflower and designed by Inikoa, this dark indigo shibori fabric is available in multiple materials (incl. 100% cotton).
Hand-Dyed Striped Shibori Fabric
This shibori fat quarter has been hand-dyed repeatedly by Cape Cod Shibori to achieve a medium-dark indigo hue.
Printed Shibori Triangle and Squares Pattern
Printed by Spoonflower and designed by Jillbyers, this shibori fabric with triangles and squares is available in multiple materials (incl. 100% cotton).
Hand-Dyed Shibori Linen Sampler
Linen shibori bundles with 7 fabric pieces from new, natural-color linen, which have been hand-dyed with indigo by Lava Living.
Printed Indigo Lines Pattern
Printed by Spoonflower and designed by Fleabat, this indigo lines pattern is available in multiple materials (incl. 100% cotton).
Handmade Larch Technique Shibori Fabric
Shibori fabric hand-stitched by Cape Cod Shibori in the 'Larch' Japanese pattern before being dipped in Indigo. After dying, all stitches are removed and the pattern is revealed.
Printed Indigo Blue Boho Pattern
Printed by Spoonflower and designed by Alison Janssen, this boho shibori pattern is available in multiple materials (incl. 100% cotton).
Botanical Motif Shibori Fabric
Hand-stitched and hand-dyed by Cape Cod Shibori, this shibori fat quarter in a botanical motif is reminiscent of stylized plant stems or seaweed.
Handmade Shibori Fabric with Natural Dye
Handmade by Trade Star Exports, this shibori cotton fabric celebrates the surprise and variation inherent in India's ancient dyeing process called Indian Bandhani.
Printed Shibori Japanese Dots Patters
Printed by Spoonflower and designed by Jillbyers, this boho shibori pattern is available in multiple materials (incl. 100% cotton).
Shibori Fabrics for DIY Projects
Which Shibori fabric is your favorite? I love the Hand-Dyed Stripe by Cape Cod Shibori (a creator of small-batch, hand-dyed fabrics) and think it would be stunning for Shibori cloth napkins or throw pillows.
I’m also tempted to grab a linen or cotton sampler pack. Having several Shibori fabrics in my stash would be handy for home decor crafts.
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