Translation guide
Tie-dyeing is a resist-dyeing technique where fabric is folded, twisted, or bound before dyeing to create patterns. In Japanese, the general term is 絞り染め (shiborizome), but there are many traditional shibori techniques with specific names.
Referring to the overall process or art of tie-dyeing, often in a craft or fashion context.
The standard Japanese term for tie-dyeing or resist-dyeing using binding, clamping, or stitching. Covers both traditional and modern styles.
絞り染めのTシャツを作りました。
I made a tie-dyed T-shirt.
絞り染めは日本の伝統的な染色技法です。
Tie-dyeing is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique.
Loanword from English 'tie-dye', commonly used for Western-style psychedelic or craft tie-dye, especially in fashion.
タイダイ柄のシャツが流行っている。
Tie-dye pattern shirts are in fashion.
Short for 絞り染め, often used in compound words or when the context is clear. Can also refer to the patterns themselves.
この布は絞りで染められています。
This cloth is dyed using shibori.
Describing a particular method of binding, stitching, or clamping to create patterns. Useful for crafters or when discussing traditional textiles.
The umbrella term; can be used when the specific technique is unknown or unimportant.
絞り染めには様々な技法があります。
There are various techniques in shibori dyeing.
A technique where small sections are bound with thread to create a pattern resembling fawn spots. Common in kimono fabric.
A clamp-resist technique where fabric is folded between wooden boards and then dyed, creating geometric patterns.
板締め絞りで幾何学模様を作ります。
Geometric patterns are created with itajime shibori.
Stitch-resist technique where running stitches are pulled tight to gather fabric before dyeing, leaving a wood-grain-like pattern.
縫い絞りは、縫い目に沿って白い線が残ります。
In nui shibori, white lines remain along the stitching.
Referring to the visual result, such as on clothing or fabric, rather than the process.
Literally 'shibori-dyed pattern'. A clear way to describe the design.
そのスカーフは絞り染めの模様が美しい。
That scarf has a beautiful tie-dye pattern.
Common for Western-style psychedelic tie-dye patterns, especially in casual fashion.
タイダイ柄の靴下を履いている。
I'm wearing tie-dye socks.
絞り染め (shiborizome) is the traditional Japanese term and covers a wide range of resist-dyeing techniques, including intricate methods used in kimono. タイダイ (tai-dai) is a loanword that specifically evokes the colorful, psychedelic style popularized in the West. Use 絞り染め for traditional crafts or when you want to sound knowledgeable; use タイダイ for casual, modern fashion.
To say 'to tie-dye', use 絞り染めをする (shiborizome o suru) or タイダイをする (taidai o suru). You can also use the verb 染める (someru, 'to dye') with the method: 絞りで染める (shibori de someru).
鹿の子絞りは、小さな点が集まった模様が特徴です。
Kanoko shibori is characterized by patterns of small dots.