“Mardley-zome” is a dyeing technique in which varied patterns are created through stirring colored pastes.
Usingvarious tools and methods of stirring creates an infinite variety of pattern variations. Tools are used according to the desired outcome, such as comb, bow, brush, rake or a stick to stir the iro-nori (dye paste).
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