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Murasaki: Purple Gromwell Dyeing.
Discover the rare Japanese dye murasaki, extracted from Lithospermum erythrorhizon roots. Learn its rich history, cold-extraction method, and how to achieve stunning purples on silk and wool.


Natural Dyeing and Printing Glossary
all the terms you ever needed to know.


Mordants Made Easy: The Glue That Holds It All Together
Let’s demystify mordants. They sound scary, but they’re not. A mordant is just a substance, usually a metallic salt, that helps natural...


Iron & Earth: Working with Ferrous Sulfate in Natural Dyeing
If natural dyes are your paints, then ferrous sulfate is one of your most versatile brushes. Reliable, powerful, sometimes unpredictable,...


The most basic dye kitchen you will ever need (low cost!)
When I teach abroad, I ask for the venue to arrange my basic dye kitchen: A heat source, which can be a gas burner, electrical hot plate...


Going Grey (on Purpose): Using Tannin and Iron to Create Natural Blacks
There comes a moment in every dyer’s journey when we stop chasing the perfect earthy pink and instead lean into something moodier: grey....


Dyeing without a mordant: using Tannins as your base.
Skipping the Alum: When Tannin Does the Heavy Lifting Let’s say you’re standing in front of your dye pot, and for whatever reason,you're...


Tailored Tannin recipes for Cellulose Fibers
Hot or Cold? It Depends on What You Want. Tannins will be able to create wonderful subtle shades on their own or as a base for further...


Tannins: What They Are, Where They're From, and Why They Matter in Natural Dyeing
If you’ve ever steeped pomegranate peels, stirred oak gall powder into a bucket, or layered sumac leaves into a tannin bath:...


What Is This Fabric? A Guide to Detecting Textile Fibers (Without Losing Your Mind)
Ever found a lovely piece of fabric and thought, “This feels natural... probably”?
Welcome to the detective work of fiber identification. Whether you're prepping for a dye bath or just trying to avoid melting something under your iron, knowing what you're working with is half the battle. In this post, we’ll cover simple at-home tests—from burn to bleach—and offer some real-world tips (label your stuff!) to help you stay sane in the studio.


Blaudruck: Intangible Heritage of European Blueprint
Reflections on Gutau’s Blaudruck-Fest, always the first Sunday in May On the first Sunday in May the small Mühlviertel village of Gutau...


Mud Dyeing & Traditional Tais Weaving in Timor-Leste
mud dyeing techniques from timor leste


Why My Workshop Terms & Conditions Benefit Everyone
Workshops should be spaces of creativity, learning, and respect—places where we can focus fully on the art of natural dyeing and printing...


Organic Natural Indigo vats, what are your possibilities?
Organic indigo vats explored!


Creating an Icy Winter Tones Palette with Natural Dyes
I love to be inspired by what is around me. When I let the dogs out in the (very) early morning, I witness the morning mist creating...


2024 in Natural Dyes.
a year in natural dyes and pictures, take a look at the best moments for DekelDyes in 2024!


The Vibrant World of Indonesian Natural Dyes (10 dyes explained)
Indonesia, with its rich biodiversity and long tradition of craftsmanship, is a haven for natural dye enthusiasts. This archipelago of...


Natural alternatives for washing powder: soapwort, soap root, and soap nuts. (with free recipes)
In my previous blog , I shared tips for more sustainable washing practices to care for your naturally dyed clothes. In this blog, let's...


Weaving in Indonesia, styles and techniques.
Indonesian weaving is a vibrant tradition filled with unique techniques, materials, and motifs, it is diverse as the archipelago is...


How to Wash Naturally Dyed Fabrics: A Guide for Eco-Conscious Consumers
how to wash your naturally dyed clothes


How to create a sustainable wardrobe in six easy steps (and why you should care)
If you went shopping for clothes lately, did you notice how many items are now 'cotton-rich', cotton-blends, or viscose derivatives like...


Simple Resist Paste Technique with Indigo.
With this simple indigo resist technique I will teach you how to create a beautiful marble effect on white textiles


A week of Natural Dyeing and Botanical Printing in the Netherlands
Two great textile workshops in the Netherlands


How to make your own Aluminium Tri-formate mordant
How to make your won ATF mordant from scratch
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