The Process

Before the advent of synthetic dyes, all cultures created colour from their natural environments.

Reds came from madder root, blues came from the indigo plant, yellows came from marigolds, and purples came from the bark of the logwood tree. An ancient art of creating natural dye baths of flowers, trees, and insects flourished in every corner of the planet.

  • one

    Plants and leaves are foraged.

  • two

    Flowers from my garden are
    pressed throughout the season.

  • three

    Fabric is prepared for
    printing by scouring it of
    any impurities.

  • four

    The fabrics are then mordanted so that it will take the colour and the print.

  • five

    Plants and flowers that
    are high in tannins are placed on the fabric.

  • six

    It is rolled in a tight bundle and steamed for hours.

  • seven

    The results are magic.