Sunday Visit

Amy we miss you so at Botanical Colors, so much we needed to have you back on our Interview series that you started. We would love to catch up with you and tell everyone what amazing projects you have been working on. So here goes it! Amy is a storyteller, writer, and consultant passionate about bioregionalism, textiles and protecting water. She brings together diverse perspectives that drive innovative environmental solutions. Her work sheds light on the challenges facing the textile industry but also the successes pioneered by designers, artisans, filmmakers, scientists and futurists committed to a more sustainable and equitable … Read more

A little backstory from Kathy: I’ve known Jean and William for many years through their trunk shows held in Seattle, where they’d speak about their cultural and natural dye projects in Bali as well as bring an array of incredible traditional textiles to view and purchase. From the beginning, I was impressed how they always put the weavers and communities front and center to their work. The quality and breadth of the textiles is exceptional, and the Seattle Art Museum acquired a dozen pieces for the Ikat exhibition in 2023. We’re honored and excited to work with them for this … Read more

On this Sunday Visit, we’re honored to sit down with Harvest & Mill, pioneers in regeneratively grown, U.S.-made organic clothing whose work invites us to slow down and recalibrate our relationship with the land and our wardrobes. As ever, we approach this dialogue in reverence for our continued collaboration—one that roots deeply in shared values of local making, true sustainability, and a belief that changing fashion means changing systems, stitch by stitch. Their story is one of vision, resilience, and interconnectedness, unraveling the quiet strength behind ethical practice and homegrown materials. Today, we listen and learn from a team shaping … Read more

This week on the Sunday Visit, we are honored to welcome artist Nnenna Okore, whose work bridges ecology, materiality, and community practice through powerful sculptural installations and tactile explorations of the natural world. Working with biodegradable substances and fibers, Nnenna brings attention to cycles of transformation, decay, and renewal, echoing both the fragility and resilience of our ecosystems. Her artistic journey, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and environmental consciousness, invites us to consider not only the beauty of organic matter but also our responsibility to the earth. What first sparked your interest in working with biodegradable and natural materials like bioplastics, cheesecloth, and fibers in your sculpture and installation work? From the early stages of my career, I’ve been deeply concerned about the levels of waste production … Read more

Sunday Visit is our interview series that invites you to settle in with a cup of tea as we sit down with a visionary from the natural dye, textile, and art world. This week, we’re thrilled to share our conversation with Lindsay Degen, founder of DEGEN knitwear, whose playful approach to knitting and bold, geometric motifs have made her a standout in contemporary craft. Like all our Sunday Visits, this interview dives deep into Lindsay’s creative journey-from her earliest stitches learned as a child, to her innovative partnership with Botanical Colors exploring the painterly possibilities of natural dyes. We hope you … Read more

Welcome to this week’s Sunday Visit, our ongoing interview series where we explore the creative, inspiring, and deeply rooted stories shaping our botanical and fiber community. Today, we’re thrilled to sit down with the Hudson Valley Seed Company, a pioneering force in preserving biodiversity, seed storytelling, and sustainable agriculture from their vibrant base in Accord, New York. From humble beginnings in a public library catalog to becoming the largest producer of Northeast-grown and adapted seeds, the Hudson Valley Seed Company has blossomed into a national leader in open-pollinated, heirloom, and organic seeds-each one packaged in artist-designed envelopes that celebrate the living … Read more

For this week’s Sunday Visit interview series, we are delighted to feature Madeleine MacGillivray, a lifelong climate justice advocate, science communicator, and sustainability expert. From founding her first climate project at the age of nine to serving as the Climate Communications and Policy Coordinator at Seeding Sovereignty, Madeleine has dedicated her life to addressing the urgent intersections of plastics, climate, and environmental justice. With an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and extensive experience in microplastics research and advocacy, she brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and grassroots activism. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey, her … Read more