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Batik
A wax-resist dyeing technique that applies wax to fabric followed by dye, which can't penetrate the waxed areas.
Shibori
A Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, producing patterns by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, or compressing fabric.
Ikat
A dyeing technique where threads are dyed before weaving, giving a characteristic blurriness to patterns.
Block Printing
Dyeing using carved wooden blocks to stamp designs onto fabric, commonly used in India.
Splat Dyeing
Fabric is splattered with dye, creating a random, splattered pattern with a casual look.
Plangi
A tritik dyeing technique creating patterns by tying and plucking sections of fabric to form a resist before dyeing.
Airbrushing
A technique of spraying dye onto fabric using an airbrush tool for a diffuse and layered effect.
Kalamkari
An Indian fabric dyeing technique using a pen-like tool to manually draw and fill designs with dyes.
Dip-Dye
A technique of dyeing by immersing the fabric into a dye bath, often creating a gradient effect from light to dark.
Tie-Dye
A method where fabric is tied in specific areas to prevent dye penetration, creating unique patterns.
Acid Dyeing
A dyeing process using acid dyes, often used for animal-based fibers like wool and silk, yielding vibrant colors.
Space Dyeing
A technique where multiple colors are applied along the length of yarn, creating a unique coloring effect in the final textile.
Overdyeing
Dyeing a fabric or garment that has already been dyed to modify the color or to create a new pattern.
Marbleizing
A method that produces patterns similar to marble, by floating fabric over a surface of water with dyes manipulated into swirls.
Vegetable Dyeing
A natural dyeing process using colorants derived from plant sources like roots, berries, bark, leaves, and wood.
Resist Dyeing
Any method of dyeing fabric in patterns by preventing dye from reaching some areas while dyeing others.
Discharge Dyeing
A technique where fabric dyed in a dark color is printed with a substance that destroys the dye, revealing the base cloth.
Digital Textile Printing
A contemporary dyeing technique that uses inkjet technology to print colorants onto fabric, allowing for high-definition patterns.
Cross Dyeing
A technique to create multicolored effects by dyeing a blended fabric made of fibers reactive to different dyes.
Direct Dyeing
A process where dyes are applied directly to the fabric in a dye bath without requiring a mordant.
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