Why Use Natural Dyes?
Universities have degree programs in music therapy. Why are there no programs for Color Therapy? One reason may be that most of the colors we now surround ourselves with are not therapeutic. In fact, most of the chemically created colors are terrible poisons. Those artists who choose to do their own dyeing and use those colors have learned to wear respirators whenever they work in their studios. This contrasts starkly with Natural Dyes, many of which are also medicines. I find that working with natural dyes is pleasant, and much more conducive to the creative process. I love the smell of each dyestuff. I love pulling the fiber from the Indigo vat, watching it turn from green to blue as it is exposed to air. I have been a professional Natural Dyer for 30 years. As a textile artist, I create beautiful colors on silk, using plant dyes. I chose natural dyes because they create the most beautiful colors. All natural fibers dye beautifully with natural dyes. It is possible to achieve a full
