I have been to mini-indigo heaven and back this past weekend. As you have probably seen by my Instagram feed or even here on the blog, I tend to gravitate towards the blues (also the music), but in this case the indigo kind of blue. I have loved indigo since a very young age, mostly in the form of jeans, because I refused to wear nothing else and I also happen to come from a jean lovers family.
Amsterdam Demin Days is an event for "denim lovers." With a few workshops on its schedule given by Blue Print, I thought I'd join in the fun. You can see my result of the katazome ("or stencil dyeing technique that uses a Japanese paste-resist surface design") workshop here.
Mostly I was inspired by the visible mending, and the few boro pieces that were on display, but most all, I just loved all that blue together everywhere.
Please don't forget there is a GIVEAWAY going on.
I wish you a very beautiful day,
Giova.
very enticing, Giova. AMSTERDAM DENIM DAYS, what an event to have attended...
ReplyDeleteIt was so inspiring and I'm so glad I made myself go ;)
DeleteI was able to take two books on SASHIKO out of the local library; and quickly decided that it was not for me either...too perfect...although there was one design that I photocopied-I coud possibly do a variation of it although not so perfectly. It is so interesting to see you say: "It is too precise...If you have seen my work....avoid patterns and repitition at all costs." I, too, like uncontrived.
ReplyDeleteYes! I think I would feel like a machine, doing the thing over and over, sashiko is interesting in the historical aspect of it, that part I find fascinating, but for me to follow a grid- only when I'm driving, haha!
DeleteI would love to see what you do with the photocopied pattern.
Ahhh..... magico azul.......!!! historia........
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading thiss
ReplyDeleteExploring the art of Japanese paste-resist surface design is not only creatively fulfilling but also a way to connect with the rich history of indigo dyeing techniques.
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