Botanical Colors

Ajrak Bandanas in Indigo, Madder and Iron

Ajrak Bandanas in Indigo, Madder and Iron Ajrak is the name for the intricate resist patterning that makes these pieces instantly recognizable as originating in Pakistan and parts of India. We are thrilled to offer these beautiful Ajrak bandanas in classic natural dye colors: indigo blue, madder red, and iron gray. The bandanas are the creation of Handwork Studio, a Toronto-based design group with artisan production connections in Pakistan, Nepal, Haiti, India and Peru. Handwork Studio is committed to design innovation through socially and environmentally sustainable methods. The bandanas are hand-printed and naturally dyed in the historic Sindh Valley, Pakistan … Read more

Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles

Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles Bojagi are typically rectangular textiles that wrap, cover, carry, or store objects. Some are made from whole pieces of fabric and some are patched together from small scraps of cloth. Nonetheless they are a unique form of Korean textile art. The careful arrangement of shapes and colours shows an abstract composition which has made bojagi popular with textile artists and quilters today. In this book, experienced artist and educator Youngmin Lee gives you comprehensive step-by-step instructions on traditional bojagi techniques and materials, and provides a history of the art form in Korean culture – … Read more

A Nerd’s Guide to Mordants

A Nerd’s Guide to Mordants A two-part online workshop Saturday September 13 and Saturday September 20 from 10 AM to 1 PM Pacific. Taught by Kathy Hattori Workshop links, materials and equipment list and pre-work instructions will be sent to participants upon registration. This is the nerd’s guide to mordants – what they are, why they are important and how they are used in natural dyeing. Everyone wants to create long-lasting and beautiful plant color and the best way to do that is to mordant properly. The class will experiment with the most popular plant-based tannins and alum accumulators, mineral salt … Read more

Double Trouble Tannin Workshop Bundle: Video Recordings of Tannin Rainbow and Twilight Tannins!

Double Trouble Tannin Workshop Bundle: Video Recordings of Tannin Rainbow and Twilight Tannins! Save $55 when you purchase the bundle Gain access to two of our bestselling tannin workshops and save! Using our tannin mordanted fat quarters as a starting point, you will learn how to create harmonious tannin rainbows (Tannin Rainbow workshop) and moody, urban neutrals (Twilight Tannins workshop). Two different approaches that will expand your natural dye palette and provide the information to create your own signature shades on cellulose fabrics. These are recorded videos of the workshops that Cara and I taught in March 2025. Video Recording … Read more

Mordanted Bamboo Socks

Mordanted bamboo socks Mordanted bamboo socks are the perfect way to express your creativity! Simply dampen, sprinkle with the dyestuff of your choice, roll and gently steam. If you don’t have a steamer, allow them to sit overnight or longer. These are a classic crew sock, Women’s size 5-9 and made of super soft bamboo. They are the perfect second pair if you purchased a Petal Pushers Sock Dye Kit and want to re-use the dye bath. The great thing about these socks is they are ready to go. No scouring or mordanting needed and they can go into both … Read more

Rescheduled – Online Workshop: Foundation Course in Natural Dyes With Kathy Hattori

Rescheduled: Foundation Course in Natural Dyes with Kathy Hattori (Apologies, I contracted Covid returning from my Bali trip and am not well enough to teach the original dates) New Date and Time: Online via Zoom Saturday July 19 & Sunday 20, 2025 10AM-12PM Pacific Time We invite you to join us for one of our most exciting classes: A Foundation Course in Natural Dyes. One of the greatest pleasures in exploring natural dyes are the endless possibilities of creating color with plants and flowers. If you’ve been bitten by the natural dye bug, natural dyes will become a lifetime of … Read more

A Handmade Palette: Natural and Historical Watercolors with Natalie Stopka – July 10th – 13th, 2025

A Handmade Palette: Natural and Historical Watercolors With Natalie Stopka July 10-13, 2025 10AM-4PM Botanical Colors HQ 503 S Michigan St Seattle, WA 98108 Where does color come from? It’s a story of rocks and minerals, plants and insects, and artisan ingenuity in the service of chronic chromophilia! In this workshop we’ll delve into the history, chemistry, and hands-on practice of pigments and paint-making. Together we’ll concoct a palette of 12 handmade watercolors for participants to take home in a trusty travel paintbox. These are inspired by pre-industrial artists’ recipes from the 14-17th century. Much of our focus will be … Read more

Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists

Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists Ever feel like you’re hanging on by a thread? From the climate crisis, to racism, to gun violence, to attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the list of issues facing this country goes on and on, and it’s only natural to feel anxious about the state of our union. Even if you vote, march, volunteer, and donate, feelings of hopelessness (and helplessness) still creep in. Enter Diana Weymar, creator of the Tiny Pricks Project. On Jan. 8, 2018, she stitched “I am a very stable genius” (a Donald Trump quote) into a … Read more

Season of Blue Workshop Series with Britt Boles of Seaspell Fiber

Season of Blue Workshop Series with Britt Boles of Seaspell Fiber Indigo doula Britt Boles is back with an expanded offering: a three-part series on cultivating, fresh processing techniques, and extracting indigo pigment from Japanese Indigo (Persicaria Tinctoria). Join Britt Boles of Seaspell Fiber, Indigofest, and creator of the global network Indigo Pigment Extraction Methods, for a comprehensive growing season with our dye garden’s favorite blue. Japanese Indigo is an excellent project for anyone both new and experienced to gardening & naturally dyeing alike. Be one of the first 25 to sign up for the three-part series and receive a … Read more

Re:COLOR Natural Dye Services

Re:COLOR Natural Dye Services We’re so thrilled to offer you a way to recharge your wardrobe and create a new look for your best-loved clothes. Our first color is our well-known indigo that we’re offering in a solid dark indigo and 3 distinct shibori patterns. Breathe new life into your wardrobe with Re:COLOR, the sustainable solution to revitalize your favorite garments. Our natural dye service transforms tired, stained, or faded clothing into vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces that you’ll fall in love with all over again. We offer FREE return shipping for your garments! Here’s how it works Step 1: Choose your … Read more