Shibori is the Japanese word for a variety of manual resist dying techniques that involves shaping, stitching and securing the fabric before dying to create patterns.  Known to be one of the oldest Japanese dying techniques, it dates back to the eighth century.  Shibori fabrics are traditionally dyed with indigo but there are many other colors out there to play with!

Wet felting is a method of interlocking and compacting wool fibers with the hands to create a thick and firm fabric.  Felt from wool is considered to be one of the oldest known textile.

Nuno felting is a technique developed by fiber artist Polly Stirling, around 1992. The technique bonds loose fibers of wool into a sheer fabric such as silk gauze or muslin, which creates a lightweight felt. The name of the technique comes from the Japanese word "nuno" which means “cloth”.

Hand roll hemmed Habotai silk scarves are tied in traditional Shibori techniques, the most popular being Arashi Shibori, or pole binding, then dipped in an Indigo vat.  The more times you dip the darker the Indigo becomes.

Needle felting began in the 1980's... I have adapted a process of punching woolen fibers into pre-felt to create one of a kind wall hangings and table mats.  My inspiration came from woolen penny rugs and have incorporated the circle in many of my pieces.

Morino Top wool roving wet felted on a thick piece of pre-felted wool makes for a nicely cushioned rug.

Dreamy, gauzy, wispy Nuno felted panels using fine Morino Top wool and Tulsa silk.  Hung on red willow branches, they make a beautiful window filter.