Color-Dyeing

Il corso ha lo scopo di illustrare la storia e l’uso delle principali sostanze coloranti in Europa e nel Vicino Oriente su filati e tessuti nel periodo X – XX secolo. Si esploreranno, inoltre, i significati simbolici e antropologici delle colorazioni delle stoffe.

The course covers traditional Shibori techniques for tie-dye, stitch-dye, fold-dye, pole wrap-dye, etc. as well as three-dimensional effects, appropriate for creation of garments having great impact and artistic interest.

Through various dyeing and reduction techniques, we will explore the fascinating world of INDIGO, a colouring agent that has always attracted and continues to attract the attention of restorers, stylists and end consumers (jeans).

Starting from historically-used dye plants (pre-extracted) and dyeing raw wool, silk and cotton yarns, students will create colour cards for use in identification and restoration of ancient textiles.