Indian Berberry Dye – Berberris Aristata
Indian Berberry (Berberine) dye comes from the roots and stems of the Indian Barberry plant.… Read more...
Indian Berberry Dye
Plant Dyes and Your Health
Did you know that textiles dyed with plant dyes can be good for you?
As a part of my personal search for a healthier lifestyle, I am on an ongoing quest to learn more about natural plant dyes, their uses and how to achieve the range of colours that plant dyes can produce.… Read more...
Flame of the Forest Dye
Flame of the Forest Natural Plant Dye
Butea monosperma
for 100 grams of fibre
20 grams Flame of the Forest Dye Powder
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Apple Leaf Dye
We planted an espalier apple tree 2 years ago when we moved to our new property. This year we had our first successful apple crop.… Read more...
Raanu
The earliest Raanu weavings date back to the 1600’s. The Saami wove Raanu (Rátnu, Rádno, Grene) and used them as wall coverings in their tents and sod huts.… Read more...
Hazards of Loom Dust
My studio is filled with weaving looms of many sizes ranging from large floor looms, to 4 shaft table looms, band looms and inkle looms.… Read more...
