Tritik, or stitch resist, is a resist dyeing technique in which a line of stitches is gathered tightly before dyeing, creating a negative design in the dyed fabric.[1] It is similar to the Japanese resist technique shibori.

Traditionally two hand stitches are used for tritik: running stitch and whip stitch.[2] Because the dye pattern is formed by stitching, it can be highly controlled, and needle holes that may remain in the fabric add to the visual interest of the piece.[2]

Resist dyeing with tritik stitching is seen in many parts of the world including Southeast Asia and Africa, and South America.[3][4][5]

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  1. ^ Yates, Marypaul (30 April 2002). Fabrics: A Hanbook For Interior Designers And Architects. W. W. Norton & Company. p. 294. ISBN 978-0-393-73062-3.
  2. ^ a b Caldwell, Lynne (2006). Shibori: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Color & Texture on Fabric. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. pp. 85–94. ISBN 978-1-57990-659-7.
  3. ^ Wilson, Kax (28 November 2021). A History Of Textiles. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-429-71619-5.
  4. ^ Gunner, Janice (2007). Shibori for Textile Artists. Kodansha America. p. 16. ISBN 978-1-56836-366-0.
  5. ^ Kumar, Bipin; Somkuwar, Viraj (22 December 2021). Textiles for Functional Applications. BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 978-1-83968-629-0.