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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

NOW October 11th & 12th, 2025: 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

January 17 2026 Tannin Rainbow Online workshop with Kathy Hattori

Tannin Rainbow Online workshop with Kathy Hattori Saturday January 17th, 2026 from 10AM-1PM The workshop will be recorded and available for 180 days after purchase. Learn how to create striking color gradations using our pre-mordanted cotton fabric fat quarters, natural dyes, indigo and a few surprises. Our exploration will reveal 32 beautiful and harmonious colors using three dyes, an indigo vat, and a touch of iron powder. Tannins are a bitter and astringent compound found so abundantly in many plants. In food, they serve as the slight pucker in black coffee and tea, and the “oaky” flavor in aged wines. … 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

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

Bojagi – Korean Textile Art Technique, Design And Inspiration

Bojagi – Korean Textile Art: Technique, Design And Inspiration by Sara Cook An exploration of traditional Koran textile art techniques. Our featured May 2025 artist Youngmin Lee contributed examples and pieces in Sara’s book. This is a beautiful publication, lavishly illustrated, and we are pleased to offer it for inspiration! From the publisher Bojagi – Korean Textile Art Technique, Design And Inspiration Bojagi, sometimes called Pojagi, is a traditional Korean textile art. Centuries old, it was originally textiles made for every day living with scraps of left-over fabrics artfully put together. They often resemble works of modern artists such as … Read more

Shades of Maya Blue Paint Kit

Shades of Maya Blue Paint Kit Maya Blue is an ancient blue pigment invented by the Maya and created from indigo and clay. The striking turquoise-teal-green blue shade is associated with the rain god deity Chaak and it serves as a deeply spiritual color of Maya culture. The color is evocative of mist, water, rivers and pools and was used for offerings, sacrifices and rituals for abundant rain and bountiful harvest. Vivid murals dating from 790 CE at Bonampak, (Chiapas, Mexico) show turquoise painted walls that are still rich and beautiful today. The great mystery surrounding Maya Blue was how … Read more

Handwoven square petite pincushion in an orange colored pattern with pins and a small bronze plawue that says Threads of Life

Petite Pincushions from Threads of Life

Petite Pincushions from Threads of Life I love unique, high quality tools and sewing notions, and we are pleased to offer these beautiful, handmade pincushions from Threads of Life that just fit the bill. Small in size and perfect for your travelling sewing kit or for gifts. Each pincushion is handcrafted from traditional handwoven cloth and features ikat or stripe patterns. The colors are Indonesian natural colors (morinda red, indigo blue and dark brown mud dyes) and they are hand stitched. Approximately 2.5″x2.5″ square affixed with a brass Threads of Life logo. Assorted colors and weaves: allow us to select … Read more

ceriops tagal extract from threads of life

Ceriops Dye Extract from Threads of Life

Ceriops Dye Extract from Threads of Life Ceriops tagal, also known as Indian mangrove, is prized for its tannin-rich bark. Mangroves are widely distributed in Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Indonesia and parts of Australia and the Pacific. They are an important tree in coastal ecosystems. Mangroves are under tremendous environmental stress from herbicide runoff to clear cutting groves for aquaculture. Strong mangrove management is vital to protect them. However, allowing for selective harvest is key to supporting both village economic demands and mangroves. There are controlled mangrove ecosystems that have Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for environmental management and protection. It … Read more