Itajime shibori is a shaped-resist technique. Traditionally, the cloth is sandwiched between two pieces of wood, which are held in place with string. More modern textile artists can be found using shapes cut from acrylic or plexiglass and holding the shapes with C-clamps.
The definition of a conflagration is a massive destructive fire. An example of a conflagration is a large fire that burns up two houses. a big, destructive fire.
doldrums, stagnation, stagnancy-a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation. stagnancy, stagnation-inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation.