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 in the youngest democracy in the world. I traveled to Timor Leste in November 2024 at the invitation of Hilly Bouwman,...

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...

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

Indonesia, with its rich biodiversity and long tradition of craftsmanship, is a haven for natural dye enthusiasts. This archipelago of...

In my previous blog , I shared tips for more sustainable washing practices to care for your naturally dyed clothes. In this blog, let's...

how to wash your naturally dyed clothes

El tejido indonesio es una tradición vibrante llena de técnicas, materiales y motivos únicos, y es tan diverso como el gran archipiélago....

With this simple indigo resist technique I will teach you how to create a beautiful marble effect on white textiles

Two great textile workshops in the Netherlands

How to make your won ATF mordant from scratch

If you have been reading my blogs you have seen a thing or two about creating dark shades using the magical collusion of tannins with...

It is almost the end of the Gregorian year. What a year it has been (in many, very conflicting ways). I feel that before I can start...

There have been a lot of posts from me on social media about Tzitzit, and people are asking me left and right: what are Tzitzit. So here...

In my quest to give a more profound, layered meaning to my work, I have been diving increasingly into the history of natural dyes. This...

Birch trees are deciduous trees that belong to the Betulaceae family, which also includes alders and hazels. There are approximately 60...

Un día, se encontró en Francia un manuscrito con 157 recetas de tintes naturales. Lo sorprendente fue que gran parte de estas recetas...

Linen, a versatile and eco-friendly fabric, has a long-standing tradition of production in the Netherlands. The first flax cultivation...

There are no true one-step greens in natural dyes. It is either a khaki or moss-green of sorts by post-mordanting a yellow dye with...

In the botanical printing groups online, you will read the term 'iron blanket' often. And I would like to explain to you what it is and...

With the last editions to the supply store of aluminium lactate and ferrous lactate, more side-by-side testing was in order. What really...

When it comes to natural dyes, there are several options available for textile artists and home dyers. In our webshop you can find raw...

Natural colorants can be a great addition to handmade soaps as they add vibrancy and beauty to the product.

(and what NOT to use) In this blog you will learn how to properly mordant cellulose fabrics, and how to use ingredients from your kitchen...