Resist Dyeing Collection

Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians (image 1 of 3), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Cloth and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians (image 1 of 3), 17th century

Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75

Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Five Panels, Uzbekistan, 1850/75

Wall Hanging Composed of Three Panels, Uzbekistan, 1825/75. Creator: Unknown
Wall Hanging Composed of Three Panels, Uzbekistan, 1825/75

Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia

Panel (From a Skirt), Indonesia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel (From a Skirt), Indonesia, 19th century

Bedcover, United States, c. 1880. Creator: Mary Elizabeth Tansill
Bedcover, United States, c. 1880

Chief's Poncho, Chile, 1850/1900. Creator: Unknown
Chief's Poncho, Chile, 1850/1900

Selendang (Shawl), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Selendang (Shawl), Indonesia

Selendang (Shawl) or Belt, Java, 1775/1825. Creator: Unknown
Selendang (Shawl) or Belt, Java, 1775/1825

Woman's Skirt (Sarong), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Woman's Skirt (Sarong), Indonesia

Skirt Cloth (Saput endek), Bali, . Creator: Unknown
Skirt Cloth (Saput endek), Bali

Chapan or Khalat (Man's Outer Robe), Central Asia, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Chapan or Khalat (Man's Outer Robe), Central Asia, 19th century

Resist Pattern (Scroll), c. 1939. Creator: Wellington Blewett
Resist Pattern (Scroll), c. 1939

Narumi: Famous Tie-dyed Fabrics of Arimatsu (Narumi, meibutsu Arimatsu shibori)... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Narumi: Famous Tie-dyed Fabrics of Arimatsu (Narumi, meibutsu Arimatsu shibori), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi)

Narumi: Shop wth Famous Arimatsu Tie-dyed Cloth (Narumi, meisan Arimatsu shibori mise), fr... 1855
Narumi: Shop wth Famous Arimatsu Tie-dyed Cloth (Narumi, meisan Arimatsu shibori mise), from the series "Famous Sights of Fifty-three Stations (Gojusab tsugi meisho zue)", 1855

Narumi: Shops Selling the Famous Tie-dyed Fabric (Narumi, meisan shibori mise)—No... c. 1847/52
Narumi: Shops Selling the Famous Tie-dyed Fabric (Narumi, meisan shibori mise)--No. 41, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Woman's Robe, Uzbekistan, 1840/60. Creator: Unknown
Woman's Robe, Uzbekistan, 1840/60

Man's Informal Robe, Lampung, Mid-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Man's Informal Robe, Lampung, Mid-18th century

Headcloth (Iket Kepala), Java, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Headcloth (Iket Kepala), Java, Late 19th century

Fragment (From a Quilt), France, 18th century. Creator: Fauquet-Lemaitre
Fragment (From a Quilt), France, 18th century

Fragment, France, c. 1790. Creator: Produced by Manufacture Blanc
Fragment, France, c. 1790

Cloth-Stretcher, from the series "Twelve Types of Womens Handicraft (Fujin)
Cloth-Stretcher, from the series " Twelve Types of Womens Handicraft (Fujin tewaza juni ko)", Japan, c. 1798/99

Doing the Laundry by the Well Curb (Idobata no sentaku to araihari), c. 1795

Panels, France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Panels, France, 18th century

Mantle, Peru, AD 600 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Mantle, Peru, AD 600/800

Fragment, Peru, A. D. 600 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Peru, A.D. 600/800

Head Scarf, India, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Head Scarf, India, 19th century

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"Resist Dyeing: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step back in time as we explore the captivating art of resist dyeing, a technique that has adorned fabrics for centuries. From exquisite quilts to delicate head scarves, this ancient craft has left its mark on various cultures around the world. In 18th century France, Fauquet-Lemaitre's quilt fragment showcases the intricate patterns achieved through resist dyeing. The skillful creator used this method to bring life to their textile masterpiece. Moving forward in time, we encounter another French creation from c. 1790 by Manufacture Blanc. This fragment exemplifies how resist dyeing continued to evolve and captivate artisans with its endless possibilities. Traveling eastward, we discover a cloth-stretcher from Fujin's "Twelve Types of Women's Handicraft. " This Japanese artwork celebrates women's skills in traditional crafts like resist dyeing, highlighting its significance in their society. Transported to late 18th-century Japan, "Doing the Laundry by the Well Curb" depicts everyday life where resist dyed fabrics were an integral part of clothing and household items - a testament to its practicality and beauty. Returning to France once more, panels from the same era showcase unknown creators' talent for combining vibrant colors and intricate designs using this fascinating technique. Venturing further south into Peru during AD 600/800 reveals mantles and fragments created by unknown artists who mastered resist dyeing techniques. These textiles provide glimpses into ancient Peruvian culture while showcasing their expertise in creating stunning patterns using natural dyes. Heading towards India in the 19th century brings us face-to-face with an enchanting head scarf whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. Its vibrant hues demonstrate how resist dyeing transcended borders and became cherished worldwide. Our journey concludes with yet another panel from 18th-century France.