There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and ground nuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition and the techniques behind this ...

Home dyeing can be a gamble if you are new to the idea, but even if you are experienced in the art, knowing the reaction difference between animal fibers and plant based fibers can be crucial to ...

Chris McLaughlin’s favorite beginner’s project is an “eco-print” silk scarf. “Oh, how I love making eco-patterns on play silks and scarves,” she said. “Silk takes color like crazy, and the natural ...

As interest in eco-friendly products and methods grows, it's no surprise that many artists and other creative types are planting natural dye gardens. Low-cost and easy to grow, dye gardens can be ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Skein of dyed artificial silk ...

As interest in eco-friendly products and methods grows, it’s no surprise many artists and other creative types are planting natural dye gardens. Low-cost and easy to grow, dye gardens can be planted ...