Shibori bandanas - Komasu squares and Bomaki patterns
Shibori bandanas - Komasu squares and Bomaki patterns
I’ve only made a couple of these Shibori bandanas so far as they require large pieces of fabric and that can be a lot of work!
The first is a fine cotton bandana in a pattern called “Komasu” which is created by pleating, stitching through all the layers in a diamond formation, and then applying two different binding points to create the diamond pattern. This one is on a fine cotton lawn. It is a little smaller than a standard bandana size but could be used as a pocket square or handkerchief too.
The second one is a heavier linen in a marbling pattern that I dyed whilst I was in Japan visiting Bryan Whitehead at his silk farmhouse in Fujino in the mountains to the west of Tokyo. The fabric is a heavier linen but this is a much larger square so would be good for someone with a lot of hair!!
Check out the Japanese Sevenberry bandanas too… Japanese Sevenberry cotton bandanas
Komasu bandana:
Fine cotton
43 x 44 cm
Bomaki bandana:
Linen
67 x 70 cm
Both bandanas are:
Indigo dyed
Cool machine wash
All items have been pre-washed and are colour-fast. However, if you are concerned then wash in with your jeans or black or blue items.
Indigo is a natural dye and so items will fade over time, especially if exposed to sunlight for long periods.