The fascinating Japanese art of resist dyeing, or shibori, is one of the richest textile traditions in the world, dating back to the 8th century. Shibori art can often be seen on traditional kimonos and obi sashes.

Full of beautiful home projects that are simply and easy to make, Simply Shibori shows how plain fabrics can be dyed and upcyled into stunning home décor.

Including step-by-step instructions for every project, this treasure trove of attractive projects includes an assortment of cushions, covers, pillows, clothing and accessories, up-cycled lampshades, table runner, and napkins, to name just a few.

Fiona Fagan has a passion for textiles. She trained as a pattern maker and later as a textile designer, using the harsh rural landscape in which she grew up as an inspiration for her designs. Fiona learned to sew at a young age and quickly developed an awareness of and interest in beautiful fabrics.

In her career Fiona has designed bed linen, swimwear, fashion, ceramics, soft furnishings and stationery. Her designs encompass traditional hand-painted and computer-generated designs, and always uses natural fabrics.

Fiona currently runs Simply This, a small independent textile company which specializes in printing fabrics with interesting design elements and transforming them into items of soft furnishings.