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tie-dyeing dyeing method used by hand-loom weavers of ancient times. It became popular during the craft revival of the 1960s. The fabric to be colored is tied or knotted at intervals before being placed in the dye; the knotted areas remain untouched by the dye and create random patterns frequently resulting in a sunburst effect. Tie-dyeing is currently popular for the decoration of wall hangings and casual apparel.

Bibliography: See K. Kreider, Tie-Dye (1989).

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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | © The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English 2009, originally published by Oxford University Press 2009. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

tie-dye • n. [often as adj.] a method of producing textile patterns by tying parts of the fabric to shield it from the dye: tie-dye T-shirts. • v. [tr.] dye (a garment or piece of cloth) by such a process. DERIVATIVES: tie-dye·ing n.

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