Olena for Dyeing FabricHistorically in the Hawaiian islands, ‘ōlena was used for spiritual and medicinal purposes. Additionally, the plant’s deep yellow color was…Feb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022
Relevant Mordants in the Dyeing of Natural FibersMordant is a term that comes up in the discussion of dying fibers naturally with plant materials. Its frequent reference is warranted since…Feb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022
Solar Dyeing with PlantsMy journey into dyeing fabric with plant materials came about through circumstances that I don’t quite recall. The months leading up to it…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022