Introducing Natural-Dyed Shibori Fabrics for Moslem Community Empowerment Project in Japan

Abstract

Shibori has been one of the ways of dyeing textiles in Japan since the 8th century. Fashion fabric Using the shibori dyeing technique will not be monotonous and will be liked by Japanese and Indonesian people. In Indonesia, shibori techniques also began to be widely practiced among fashion activists to attract consumers. However, the Moslem Women Indonesia Community in Ishikawa, Japan, has yet to be exposed to any insight into shibori’s dyeing technique. Shibori can also become an alternative to sustainable fashion. Thus, a shibori dyeing workshop is necessary to provide opportunities for them to create and develop businesses in the fashion sector. This study aims to introduce a natural-dyed shibori fabric for Indonesian Moslem women in Kanazawa, Japan, to help them understand how to make shibori motifs and coloring. Based on the results after a workshop of 15 participants, 100% knew about shibori, 90% could make steps of shibori, and 95% knew the shibori dyeing technique. The result proves that the knowledge and skill required to make shibori among participants have improved. They can practice directly developing business fashion and make a business idea using the shibori fabric.