Virginia Jurasevich

My artwork is inspired by the desire to honor and accentuate the natural beauty found in women and their surrounding environment. It’s an adornment to be worn, felt and experienced; be it a shibori scarf, poncho or cowl, each artistic expression is shaped to emulate organic forms and symmetry found in nature and architecture.

My evolution as an artist is derived from the unique blend of high artistic standards and a looseness that demands spontaneous creativity. I mix traditional, sometimes ancient techniques with avant-garde methods for a modern yet classic design. My artwork is designed for simplicity and to be worn with casual sophistication for any occasion.

Shibori Technique and Methodology:
I design and hand dye silk scarves using traditional Japanese Shibori techniques to provide unique handcrafted wearable art.

Shibori is the Japanese art of patterned resist fabric dyeing. My artwork is comprised of these three techniques:

Nui, a hand-stitched shibori technique created by stitching and binding fabric. Variances in stitching and binding create uniquely distinctive patterned results.

Arashi, “meaning storm”, a shibori technique created by wrapping and compressing fabric around a pole. Changes in fabric direction and compression combine to create a storm-like pattern.

Itajime, a shibori technique created by pleating, folding and board clamping fabric with unique shapes to create beautiful bold geometric patterns.

Scarf materials include habotai and crepe de chine silk, dyed using protein and cellulose dyes produced in small eco-friendly batches.

Each scarf is created one at a time and handcrafted for years of enjoyment.