Welcome to World Shibori Network Foundation

Arimatsu Tokaido by Karsten Solheim, 11-ISS

Our work at World Shibori Network (WSN) is to preserve Japanese shibori and similar heritage textile techniques across the globe through education and community engagement. Slow Fiber Studios (SFS) is our work space.

World Shibori Network (WSN)

works to preserve Japanese shibori and similar heritage textile techniques across the globe through hands-on and cultural education, community engagement, and travel. Slow Fiber Studios (SFS) is our work space.

World Shibori Network (WSN)

works to preserve Japanese shibori and similar heritage textile techniques across the globe through hands-on and cultural education, community engagement, and travel. Slow Fiber Studios (SFS) is our work space.

SUMMER EVENTS

Join a WSN Event to Engage with a Global Textile Community. Connect with and glean knowledge from textile scholars, artists, and artisans from around the world. Meet fellow textile enthusiasts in your local community and globally. 

Registration now open!

SUMMER EVENTS

Join a WSN Event to Engage with a Global Textile Community. Connect with and glean knowledge from textile scholars, artists, and artisans from around the world. Meet fellow textile enthusiasts in your local community and globally. 

Moroccan Tablet Weaving, Finger Weaving, & Trim Decorating for N. African Textiles

By Dr. Tomoko Torimaru
In-Person 4-Day Workshop
with Dr. Tomoko Torimaru

July 19 - 21, 2022
Slow Fiber Studios, Berkeley, CA
Details & Registration

Registration Now Open!
Indian Embroidery

By Asif Sheikh
Talk & Demo at Garden Event
July 24, 2022
Details & Registration

SUMMER 2022 EVENTS

Join a WSN Event to Engage with a Global Textile Community. Connect with and glean knowledge from textile scholars, artists, and artisans from around the world. Meet fellow textile enthusiasts in your local community and globally. 

Access recordings of SFS | WSN EVENTS at

April 21, 2022

Chinese Stitchery Stories: Story of Boro & Sustainable Fashion In China

Talk by Gao Yu

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