EXPLORE THE ART OF NATURAL DYEING FIBERS WITH RUBIA TINCTORIUM - MADDER ROOTS
This kit contains everything you need to natural dye approx. 150 - 300 gr of plant or protein fabrics/yarns in shades of light pinks to dark reds.
What you will receive in this kit:
- Natural dye ingredient: 30 grams or 50 grams of Madder roots
- Mordant: Aluminium Potassium Sulfate & Soda Ash
- Color modifier: Iron Ferrous Sulfate
- Printable E-Book pdf. + Video
- Shibori tools; wooden sticks small, mediums & wooden beads, elastics, cotton strings.
DIY KIT / Natural dyeing / Rubia tinctorum / Madder Roots
RUBIA TINCTORIUM - MADDER ROOTS
Madder roots are one of the oldest known sources of natural red dye, used for thousands of years across many cultures. The roots contain alizarin, a powerful pigment that produces a rich range of colors from soft pinks to deep earthy reds, depending on the mordant and dyeing method. Madder is a sustainable and plant-based dye, making it a favorite in natural textile traditions.
Natural dyes are vibrant colour pigments derived from plants, flowers, herbs, minerals, and other natural sources. Unlike synthetic dyes, they are eco-friendly and connect us to ancient, sustainable textile traditions.
The process of dyeing with natural materials is slow and mindful process. Each step, from preparing the fabric to extracting colour and applying it, requires time, patience, and care. This deliberate pace ensures every piece is unique, with subtle variations that reflect the beauty of nature. Natural dyes are "living colors," which means they may evolve, change, or gently fade over time. This natural process makes them special and requires to treat them with a lot of love and care.
To care for naturally dyed items:
- Hand wash in cold water with mild, pH-neutral soap.
- Keep them out of direct sunlight when not wearing them.
- Don't use too much heat when ironing. Iron inside out.