Posts Tagged ‘Naturally-dyed’
Jun 25
100% Natural Anjat Basket: Hand Woven Rattan with Natural Dyes
Without fail, the most common asked question to an artisan or maker, is “How long did it take you to make that?” In the case of this Anjat basket which is handwoven and naturally-dyed from the bast fiber rattan, the answer would depend on whether it includes the growing and→ Read more
Mar 06
Going Green with Natural Dyes and Shibori
Jacquard woven shibori, naturally dyed with indigo, weld and chlorophyl.→ Read more
Sep 05
Fooled by Ikat
“Fool me once” or “I am a fool for ikat”. Both statements about me are true. In April, I was in Ecuador searching for some traditional ikat. This particular day, we were in the region where traditional ikat was still being woven; we just hadn’t seen the real deal yet→ Read more
May 23
Cochineal: The Royal Red of Natural Dyes
What do the British Redcoats, Cardinal Red, Incan ‘blood’ Red have in common? All of these “royal” red cloths obtain their natural-dye colorant from the small insect cochineal (Dactylopius coccus)—its size about a grain of Arborio rice. Living on cacti, primarily in the Oaxaca area of Mexico and between the→ Read more
May 24
Wild Silk Creates a Strong Bond
“While one silk thread is strong, many woven together are stronger.” This is a fomba, or proverb, uniting the many people involved in the production of exquisite wild silk, handwoven products from the island nation of Madagascar, located off the coast of Africa.→ Read more
