NATURAL DYES ARE GOING TO BE BIG THIS YEAR!

SO WE'VE PRICED OUR LARGE SIZES AT WHOLESALE RATES

Per gram, our largest sizes are priced at least 50% less than our smallest sizes.

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The aromatic steam that rises into the air from the dyepot, especially when working outside on a cool morning, is one of the most compelling aspects of the dyer’s studio. Indeed, working with natural colour is such a sensual experience that many artisans work with natural dyestuff for the sheer pleasure of making the vat. The saturated colours of the immersed materials are also highly photogenic—as is the entire dyeing process.

MAIWA'S NATURAL DYES

Artistans who use natural dyes have a direct connection with their materials. 

Each dye is a doorway to a world of colour.

Put colour on cloth with ... 

leaves — indigo and henna, 

woods — logwood and osage, 

roots — madder and alkanet, 

flowers — chamomile and marigold,

fruits and nuts — walnut, myrobalan, and pomegranate, 

insects — cochineal and lac,

minerals — alum and iron,

These are just some of the classic materials that have been used to give strong, fast colour for thousands of years.

NATURAL COLOUR  &  MAIWA'S BLANKS

Natural fibres provide the best surface to receive natural dyes. Above are a few of our new Honest Yarns Undyed.  They are beautiful on their own - but they are also thirsty for the beautiful tones that only natural dyes can give. Discounted prices for packs of five and ten.

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Below — some of our Honest Yarns dyed by our very own Danielle Bush (who also teaches at the Maiwa School of Textiles).

Blank surfaces give you everything you need to explore technique, pattern, and colour. Opportunity is a white cloth on your studio table.

Like our dyes and yarns, our blanks are priced at discounted rates for multiples.

SEE ALL OUR BLANKS HERE