Tie-dye involves folding or crumpling fabric with string or rubber bands to create patterns with dyes. Tie-dying gets messy, so make sure to wear gloves and use a plastic drop cloth. There are endless ...

African batik is a traditional art form that uses wax and dye to create intricate patterns on fabric. This technique can be ...

Arimatsu, in central Japan, is the town that tie-dye built. Along its historic main street, fabric merchant houses have stood for centuries. When shopkeepers hang out their shingles here, the signs ...

Three days ago, the CDC officially set forth recommendations that everyone, regardless of whether they’re showing symptoms or not, should wear cloth face coverings in public settings. While there’s ...

Standing in her spacious Marigny studio, artist Kate Beck brandished a wispy poncho the color of burnt sienna, embellished with swirls of blue and green. “I always think of tie-dye as this spiral ...

Mr. Emmanuel Mensah and his assistant busily and skillfully remove yards of dyed cloth with the aid of sticks from metal barrels placed over burning firewood while they work assiduously towards the ...

For Danielle Somers, tie-dye has taken on ritual status during the pandemic. Like all good rituals, it’s a mix of order and chaos; the process is deeply familiar while the outcomes remain mysterious.

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. No matter how you like to spend your summer, tie-dye should be a part of it. It’s a magical process that can ...