Tie-dyeing is a traditional Japanese textile art that involves tying sections of fabric with thread before dyeing to create intricate patterns and designs. This technique is also known as shibori, and it has been practiced in Japan for over 400 years.

The process involves folding, twisting, or bunching the fabric and tying it with thread or string in various patterns. The tied fabric is then dyed in indigo, which is a traditional dye used in Japan. The tied areas resist the dye, creating beautiful patterns and designs when the thread is removed.