On June 12, 2025 Carter Smith drew his final breaths and his spirit left his body returning it to the earth.

Throughout his 50 years of creating, his dyes and blood became one and his body started to reflect his shibori pieces ultimately taking him over. He has dyed more than 30,000 thousand pieces and lived a hundred lives.

He will be celebrated in a show at the Essex Hotel in New York City on September 12th, 13th and 14th. Please feel free to stop by and see his treasures and wearable art. You can email memories or inquiries at carter@shibori.com.