“The union of Japanese perfection and intricacy with Australian laid back carefree lifestyle is really where we are. I don’t think we were ever the colour within the lines type kids”
Who is Shibori?
Shibori studio is located in Sydney Inner West or the creative hub of Sydney. A great space often referred to as a creative mess with large workbenches, trough sinks and a concrete floor stained with layers of previous creations.
Who We Are
About our Leather
Leather is a precious material and should be treated as such. To avoid wastage all the leather is hand-dyed to order and production will require 3-5 weeks from the receipt of your order.
On occasion, Shibori offers dyed offcuts depending on what is in stock.
Shibori is a Sydney-based dye studio specialising in art-based textiles, homewares, cushions, and art. Established in 2005 by Karen Davis and Pepa Martin, the pair has hand dyed fabrics for a diverse range of interior designers, businesses, and individuals.
Our philosophy is to create unique and beautiful designs that are inspired by nature and the environment. We draw on a range of techniques including Shibori, a traditional Japanese resist dye technique, to create vibrant colours and patterns in our fabrics. We are passionate about creating beautiful, unique designs that bring joy and beauty into people’s homes.
Our Mission
"OUR MISSION is to create designs that take you to your other mind. We want people to feel the carefree mind of youth, where your imagination takes over and forces you to question the 'what if?' mentality. We truly believe you can find your true self and be confident creating. Whether it be through looking at our designs or taking part in a workshop, you can join the movement to find a part of yourself that you love when you lose yourself in art."
"We see our studio as a place where people can escape the routine of everyday and feel excited to get involved. Work, for us means being comfortable in yourself and having the space and materials on hand for creativity."
The Shibori Design Process
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Shibori by Karen and Pepa takes inspiration from the traditional Japanese resist dyeing technique Shibori.
Shibori consists of various binding, stitching and compressing techniques to form different impressions on fabric. Within each technique, there are diverse variations making different markings to achieve the desired outcome. It is the variations that open up the endless possibilities that come from shibori.
A typical Japanese Shibori craftsman sticks to very strict guidelines and follows meticulous recipes when producing shibori fabrics. Typical techniques that have been seen on Kimonos and Obi's are all made by hand with each marking being produced as a result of steps of pattern design, coding with colour distinct stitch types, stenciling, stitching, dyeing, washing, unbinding and drying before being used as it's predefined outcome or use.
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“The union of Japanese perfection and intricacy with Australian laid back carefree lifestyle is really where we are. I don’t think we were ever the colour within the lines type kids”
Who is Shibori?
Shibori studio is located in Sydney Inner West or the creative hub of Sydney. A great space often referred to as a creative mess with large workbenches, trough sinks and a concrete floor stained with layers of previous creations.