Tritik

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Tritik, or stitch resist, is a resist dyeing technique in which a line of stitches is gathered tightly before dyeing, creating a negative design in the dyed fabric. [1] It is similar to the Japanese resist technique shibori.

Traditionally two hand stitches are used for tritik: running stitch and whip stitch. [2] Because the dye pattern is formed by stitching, it can be highly controlled, and needle holes that may remain in the fabric add to the visual interest of the piece. [2]

Resist dyeing with tritik stitching is seen in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia and Africa, and South America. [3] [4] [5]

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