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Shibori Arashi Beach Towel
Arashi is the Japanese term for “storm.” It’s also known as the pole-wrapping technique because it involves wrapping fabric around a pole (or PVC pipe). The results are beautiful, often resembling water waves.
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White Turkish 100% Cotton Beach Towel Rit All-Purpose Dye: Denim Blue & Navy 0.6 meter (2-foot length) of PVC pipe Rubber bands 15.5 Litres (4-Gallon) plastic tub or bucket Measuring cup Plastic or metal stirring spoon Salt Liquid dish detergent Rubber gloves Paper towels Plastic table cover Mild detergent Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative (recommended)
DIRECTIONS: 1. Cover table with plastic. Gather supplies. 2. Pre-wash beach towel with detergent, rinse and leave wet. 3. To create a traditional arashi pattern, accordion fold or “fan fold” the length of the towel in 3” to 4” wide folds. This will form a long rectangle. To get more pattern variations, vary the size and width of the folds. 4. After the towel is folded into a long rectangle, secure one end of the fabric rectangle to the PVC pipe with a rubber band. 5. Then, wrap the fabric rectangle tightly around the PVC pipe without overlapping it.
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