Table of Contents

Introduction History Materials Preparing the fabric Dyeing Kimono Bog jacket Cornish knit frock Tea cosy Silk velvet quilt Scarf Glossary Index

About the Author

Vivien Prideaux specialises in decorative and domestic textiles, made from natural fabrics and threads and dyed with fibre reactive, indigo and cochineal dyes. Vivien's work has been exhibited all over the British Isles, and in Japan and New Zealand. She is a member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists, and a life member of the Embroiderers' Guild. Notable commissions include the hangings in the foyer of the Hall for Cornwall, Truro; set and costume design for several Duchy Opera productions; and research and design for the Dyes and Plants exhibit at the Eden Project in Cornwall. Her work is held in collections at the International Fashion Foundation in Japan, the National Textile Collection at Hampton Court Palace, and at the Royal Cornwall Museum and Penlee House Museum in her native Cornwall.

Reviews

"Everything is very well explained and illustrated--a good introduction to indigo." --"International Journal of the Guild of Silk Painters" It is good to see a reprint of this 2003 book, though some new projects would have been welcome. The book is comprehensive, showing the effects that can be achieved using indigo dye. The book covers dyeing and effects such as those achieved by tying in the shibori method. Good photographs show step by step instructions.-Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts