From hand-dyed DIY projects to textiles in shades of indigo, Shibori is making a splash in the world of design. Yet this interesting craft showcases an ancient Japanese dyeing technique rather than a new trend, and there’s much more involved than the use of indigo. Read on and learn about Shibori dyeing, as well as how top brands are incorporating the tradition into their designs. In the last section of the post, you’ll even discover easy DIY techniques so you can try out the process at home…About ShiboriAs important a role as dyeing plays when it comes to Shibori is the process of manipulating the fabric. Before the textiles are submerged in dye, they can be folded, twisted, stitched, clamped, bunched with twine or rubber bands, and even wrapped around poles! The dye will resist any area where the fabric is constricted or covered, creating lovely designs.RELATED: 17 Beautiful Decorative Uses of Shibori Indigo PatternsShibori streak pillow from Urban OutfittersWhile indigo is by far the preferred dye color for Shibori projects, rosy shades such as rusty coral and fuchsia are making an appearance as well. When it comes to the fabric of choice, synthetic textiles will not take the dye as well as natural fabrics. Linen and cotton are popular choices.Cotton Shibori curtain from Urban OutfittersHere are a few more Shibori offerings currently available for purchase. Whether you’re looking for pillows, blankets, wall hangings or napkins, Shibori designs ca...