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This book serves as an introduction to katazome, a distinctive Japanese stencil dyeing method. Katazome utilises a paste made of rice flour and rice bran to resist dye application on fabric. The paste is applied through a cut-paper stencil, then the fabric is dyed, and the resist is rinsed away, revealing the design.
The book provides detailed instructions, from cutting stencils and preparing the paste to dyeing and finishing. It covers diverse dye techniques, including brush-dyeing, indigo dyeing, and the use of coloured paste, along with chemical and natural dyes. It also introduces traditional Japanese tools, offering substitutes for those unavailable locally and instructions for duplicating them. It encourages experimentation and adaptation of the technique, providing guidance for both beginners and experienced crafters.
