Project

Natural Dyes: Finding colour in nature.

An inquiry into plants, colour, and cloth — gathered slowly through the materials and living traditions of Bhutan.

Skeins of yarn coloured with natural dyes

Natural Dyes: Finding colour in nature

The fabric holds together the fabric of life.

My Journey

My Journey.

Traditional temple painting with figures and animals
Natural Dyeing Project PDFRead · PDF

Overview of the natural dyeing residency project

My Journey with Natural DyesRead · PDF

A record of learning and working with natural dyes

Learning Activities

Learning Activities.

Students recording and documenting natural dye samples
Bundle DyeingRead · PDF

Step-by-step instructions for bundle dyeing

Solar DyeingRead · PDF

Step-by-step instructions for solar dyeing

Community

Community.

Community members preparing lac dye over a fire in Kencho
Naturally dyed yarns displayed at the Textile Museum
Inside Pema's shop with stacks of woven textiles
Trip to KenchoRead · PDF

Documentation of the community dye-making trip

Textile MuseumComing soon

Notes from the visit to the National Textile Museum — document coming soon.

Pema's ShopDownload · DOCX

Reflections from time spent at Pema's weaving shop

Resources

Resources.

Collected plants laid out for dye-making
Guide to Natural DyesRead · PDF

Practical reference guide for natural dyeing practices

Useful WebsitesRead · PDF

Collection of helpful online resources