ᨒ Natural Dyes ᨒ

A slower way of colouring

Natural dyeing is a practice that works with nature. Using dyes derived from plants and organic matter allows us to reduce reliance on petrochemical-based synthetic dyes and choose processes that are gentler on people and the environment.

Indigo

Our indigo is sourced from Tarai Blue. Derived from Indian indigo (indigofera tinctoria) plants, it is one of the oldest dyes in the world and has been used across cultures for centuries. Indigo is also the dye historically responsible for the blue of denim.

We are also growing our own Japanese indigo (persicaria tinctoria) plants, with the intention of one day dyeing entirely from plants cultivated by our hands.

Avocado dye

Avocado seeds used for dyeing are collected from home kitchens, giving new life from food waste and softening the seeds for composting.

Sustainability in practice

Natural dyeing traditionally requires a lot of water, particularly during washing. We use minimal water where possible and reuse water throughout the process.