A family tradition

More About Silk

Silk is one of the oldest and most useful animal fibres known to man. Silk Thread is a product of the silk-producing glands of certain insects that create net around...

More About Silk

Silk is one of the oldest and most useful animal fibres known to man. Silk Thread is a product of the silk-producing glands of certain insects that create net around...

Silk - Supporting The Agro-Based Cottage Industry

Sericulture as a solid way of employment. Countries with large traditional silk sericulture are: China, India, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Brazil. In total there are over 25 countries that still produce silk as a real...

Silk - Supporting The Agro-Based Cottage Industry

Sericulture as a solid way of employment. Countries with large traditional silk sericulture are: China, India, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Brazil. In total there are over 25 countries that still produce silk as a real...

Caring for Silk & Satin

 To ensure naturally dyed items last a lifetime, we recommend following these few simple suggestions. Wash when necessary Cold hand wash Mild detergent if necessary Drip dry in shade Warm iron...

Caring for Silk & Satin

 To ensure naturally dyed items last a lifetime, we recommend following these few simple suggestions. Wash when necessary Cold hand wash Mild detergent if necessary Drip dry in shade Warm iron...

Botanical Dyeing - An Ancient Tradition

Botanical Dyeing - An Ancient Tradition

The art of natural dyeing is as old as human civilization. Ancient dyers foraged for roots, stems, leaves, flowers, barks and fruits of plants, certain insects and shellfish by an...

Botanical Dyeing - An Ancient Tradition

The art of natural dyeing is as old as human civilization. Ancient dyers foraged for roots, stems, leaves, flowers, barks and fruits of plants, certain insects and shellfish by an...

What do you see?

What do you see?

I see… A surfer looking at the waves,  A river flowing on for days,  A dragon rising from the fog,  A birdy eating a bug,  A fireman putting out a...

What do you see?

I see… A surfer looking at the waves,  A river flowing on for days,  A dragon rising from the fog,  A birdy eating a bug,  A fireman putting out a...

Glossary of Natural Dyeing

Adjective dye - a dye that requires the use of a mordant in order for the dye to stick to the fibre surface.   Alkaline - an aqueous solution where the pH...

Glossary of Natural Dyeing

Adjective dye - a dye that requires the use of a mordant in order for the dye to stick to the fibre surface.   Alkaline - an aqueous solution where the pH...