Shibori is a Japanese technique of tie and dye where the cloth is bound, stitched, folded, or tightly tied, and then exposed to a dye (usually indigo). The patterns formed, created by chance and accident, give life to the process of Shibori, and contribute to its special magic and appeal. Each design is unique and can never be replicated, adding to its allure. Indigo textiles are a hot interior trend this year, being applied on every element in the décor space, from crockery to linen and soft furnishings. Discern has put together some examples of how to incorporate the art of Shibori into your home with the help of wallpapers. These wallpapers are bold and distinctive, and allow you to seamlessly blend décor styles from classic sofa frames to ethnic consoles and industrial side tables to create an eclectic space.

Here are some looks for you:

In The Bedroom

Place the wallpaper behind your bed for an impressive backdrop. If you are one to be intimidated by bold graphics in a bedroom, use a wallpaper with a subtle texture to soften the walls. Indigo blue is a natural and hence a very restful colour, ideal for your bedroom. Every intensity, whether deep or light, achieves a sense of peace in the room. Most colour and Vaastu experts today recommend the use of blue in your bedroom.

Living Rooms

Use a wallpaper to frame your formal seating arrangement by placing your main sofa in front of the wall. Since this is a more public space than the bedroom, you can play around with textures and gradients. The patterns can act as a backdrop to emphasize your furniture and artwork. The bold gradient on the wallpaper can be muted with soft white linen sheers and curtains against the windows, creating a soft, breezy environment on hot summer days.



Transitional Spaces

Transitional spaces like foyers, corridors, and passages can take bolder and wilder graphics, prints, and textures, and can act like a canvas for colourful and eclectic furniture pieces. We recommend creating interesting corners and transitional spaces in your home by layering wallpapers, furniture, rugs, and accessories to create a rich and intricate effect.

Elitis Wallpapers is a French brand that recreates Shibori influence on their wallpapers and wall coverings. They are available at Elementto stores across India.