HANOI: Natural extracts from leaves and roots of plants are unique pigments used by craftspersons in the Ma Chau silk craft village of the former central province of Quang Nam (which has merged into ...

There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and ground nuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition and the techniques behind this ...

Home dyeing can be a gamble if you are new to the idea, but even if you are experienced in the art, knowing the reaction difference between animal fibers and plant based fibers can be crucial to ...

TIRUPPUR: In an innovative move, a private school teacher from Tiruppur city has made it possible to naturally dye handloom silk sarees. The 34-year-old teacher, R Gladys Alex, perfected her skills by ...

There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

Naturally dyed garments are increasingly commonplace for fledgling and established brands alike. Older Brother uses kelp and algae from the coasts of Ireland and Argentina to make a pastel green ...

As it completes 100 years in the business, RmKV Silks (since 1924), the legacy brand from Tirunelveli is in celebratory mode. To mark this milestone, the brand has launched a natural-dyed silk sari ...