#naturaldyeing

The Rat’s Head and Left Front Leg (I,OF), 2021| Indigo @ Old Fustic dyed Cotton, Paper, Tyvek, Wood, Nylon #indigo #naturaldyeing #folded #oldfustic #naturaldye #rat #green #creasepattern #blue #origami #foldedfabric #corrugation #gradient https://www.instagram.com/p/CPbJlTZJ7hp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Grass root with natural lac dye 🧡   A few years ago I came across some willow root growing underwater in a river in the UK and it got me thinking about the binding properties of root: What if we could grow our clothes from seed?   As an underwater photographer (my real job @zenaholloway ) I was looking for solutions to the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans and I found that I could sustainably grow grass seed in beeswax moulds.  

Scientists predict that nearly all the coral will be gone by 2050 due to global warming 😢 so my response is to grow a sustainable coral reef from grass root.  I want to imagine a future that still has coral reefs. They support 25% of all marine life, and are some of the most spectacular places on the planet (especially if you’re an underwater photographer 😉)   I’ll be exhibiting my ‘coral’ with Material Matters from 22-25 September, top floor at the iconic Bargehouse @oxotowerwharf on London’s South Bank. 
Be sure to register early for free tickets on @materialmatters.design See you there… #saveouroceans #saveourseas #coralbleaching #coral #artforchange #ecoart #bioart #fibreart #slowart #rethink #biotechnology #naturaldye #naturaldyeing #maker #contemporarycraft #makersmovement (at The Oxo Tower, Southbank) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiVbsXjoRpF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Peonies and mugwort dyed scarf 芍藥與艾草染絲巾

The Fever of Eco Dyeing Madness goes to next Level. Pure Cotton TShirt HandDyed Naturally through Eco Friendly process. Item: Eco Dyed T-shirt 👕 Proprietary Dye Composition. Ingredients: Catechu / Indian Kattha. Design: Tie Dye # Shibori Material: 100% Cotton. Wash Care: Cold Water , Mild. Soap. Dry Reverse in Shades. #naturaldyersofinstagram #botanicaldye #ecoprinting #ecofriendly #ecodye #ethicalfashion #ecofashion #sustainability #naturaldye #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #plantdye #naturaldyeing #indigo #ecoprint #handdyed m #naturalcolor #tiedye #madeinindia #plantdyed #naturallydyed #botanicalprint #biodesign #plantdyes #ecodyeing #handblockprint #ecoprints #projectrangamaati #VocalForLocal #supportsmallbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzmwEVhnIg/?utm_medium=tumblr

Onion skin dye bath.

Mud, mud, glorious mud! This is canvas mud cloth from @clothhouse a fabulous fabric for spring outerwear. Mud dyeing is a fascinating process. The base fabric is soaked in a natural mordant made from plant seeds which helps fix the dye to the fabric. The mud is then applied. By hand to one side of the fabric and the fabric is laid out in the sun to dry. 1st image @photos_charlottemacpherson #mudcloth #clothhouse #naturaldyeing #naturaldyersofinstagram #naturalfabrics https://www.instagram.com/p/CMB5Q-il_tP/?igshid=14qde25r8vmz2

One more shot of the wooly blanket.

🌵☀️ Experimenting with new materials☀️🌵 #embroideryart #embroidery #oaxaca #design #hoopart #embroideryinstaguild #embroiderydesigns #handstich #contemporaryembroidery #embroidered #handdyewool #naturalwool #naturaldyewool #naturaldyeing #fiberart #handstiched #embroideryhoop #glassbeads #needlework #experimentalart #handembroidery #oaxacamexico #stiching #handmade #wool #textileart #abstractembroidery #modernembroidery (at Oaxaca City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B21viklgAwL/?igshid=ppqm9y072i3q