Botanical Dyes

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Aurélia Wolff is a French textile designer and has been a botanical dyer since 2012. Trained by Michel Garcia, she created the WHOLE project which is a linens and accessories brand; a natural colour research lab; and a dye garden in Paris. Aurélia also teaches and runs workshops, using traditional methods such as hand weaving to promote natural dyeing as a contemporary craft. Her approach involves recycling fabrics and sourcing only organic fibres only, and upcycling plants to extract colours, implimenting conscious process that avoids waste, thus committing to pursuing a more eco-friendly fashion industry.

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Take a colorful journey through the seasons with this essential guide to sustainable, botanical dyeing from noted expert Aurélia Wolff. A captivating blend of chemistry, culinary flair and the magic of dye-pot alchemy, natural dyeing allows you to create your own vibrant, uniquely colorful results. Author and 'color cook' Aurélia Wolff provides 18 easy-to-follow recipes that will guide you through the seasons including:

• delicate shades of walnut in spring
• vibrant madder in summer
• warm oak and elderberry in autumn
• rich chestnut completing the seasonal palette in winter.

This practical yet visually sumptuous book contains:

• A thorough, beginner-friendly introduction to botanical dyeing and mordanting, packed with historical insights.
• 18 seasonal recipes using ethically-foraged and easily sourced ingredients.
• An in-depth guide to sustainable, ethical foraging, to encourage a deeper connection with nature.
• A vibrant array of dyed fabric and hand-dyed projects for inspiration, for both experienced artisans and newcomers, including cushions and bedding for the home as well as sandals and a sarong for the beach.
• A foreword and endorsement from Michel Garcia, world-renowned expert in botanical dyeing.