The History of Tie Dye
Tie dye has a long and rich history that goes back centuries. In China and Japan, the process was used during the T’ang Dynasty and the Nara Period, respectively, as far back as the 6th century. People made use of natural dyes from berries, leaves, roots and flowers to color their clothing. The process of tie dyeing in India, called Bandhani, involves using thread to tie off small pieces of fabric in intricate patterns before dipping the fabric in dye. In the United States, tie-dye first rose to popularity in the 1920s and remained popular during the Great Depression as a way for people to cheaply decorate their homes and clothing. The Hippie Era of the 1960s is most commonly associated with tie-dye, but it really gained traction in the 1980s when designers began incorporating it into their fashion shows. Today, tie-dye shirts remain popular in a wide variety of colors and styles. In this blog post, we will explore the history of tie-dye and how to make your own shirt using the process. We will look back at its origins in ancient Asia, its rise in the United States, and its resurgence during the Hippie era and beyond. We will also provide a few tips and tricks for creating your own tie-dye shirts.