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Take a colourful journey through the seasons with this essential guide to sustainable, botanical dyeing from noted expert Aurélia Wolff. A captivating blend of chemistry, culinary flair and the magic of dye-pot alchemy, natural dyeing allows you to create your own vibrant, uniquely colourful results. Author and ‘colour cook’ Aurélia Wolff provides 18 easy-to-follow recipes that will guide you through the seasons, from delicate shades of walnut in spring; vibrant madder in summer; warm oak and elderberry in autumn; to rich chestnut completing the seasonal palette in winter. The gentle treatment of leaves, roots, bark and flowers can result in exquisite hues on natural fabrics, so with Aurélia's clear, expert guidance, discover how to forage ethically, dye naturally and create your own unique natural palette. This practical yet visually sumptuous book contains: A thorough, beginner-friendly introduction to botanical dyeing and mordanting, packed with historical insights. 18 seasonal recipes using ethically-foraged and easily sourced ingredients. An in-depth guide to sustainable, ethical foraging, to encourage a deeper connection with nature. A vibrant array of dyed fabric and hand-dyed projects for inspiration, for both experienced artisans and newcomers, including cushions and bedding for the home as well as sandals and a sarong for the beach. A foreword and endorsement from Michel Garcia, world-renowned expert in botanical dyeing.

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Pressing Matters September 2024 This comprehensive guide to natural dyeing includes 18 seasonal projects, revealing the secrets of transforming plants like madder, walnut and elderberry into vibrant, eco-friendly dyes. Author Aurelia Wolff is a French textile designer and has been a botanical dyer since 2012. With a focus on sustainability and eco-conscious design, Botanical Dyes guides readers through every step, ensuring that their dyeing journey is as beautiful as it is responsible.

I’m intrigued to learn some new processes on using botanical dyes within my art practice! I’m thinking on using these techniques to dye some raw canvas which I’ll then use as a ground layer for my painting. I love the idea of trying something new and taking the time to do this… let’s see how it goes! The book is Botanical Dyes by Aurélia Wolff - one thing I immediately love is that the autumnal colour palette in this book matches my latest painting! But aside from that I really like how it’s laid out according to seasons, and the recipes are detailed and there’s also a lot of historical info here too. It promotes a sustainable alchemical process (big tick) and at first glance it seems to be broken down well… let’s see how I get on. * @alex_oliver_art *

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Aurélia Wolff is a French textile designer and has been a botanical dyer since 2012. Trained by Michel Garcia, one of the world's greatest experts on natural dyes, she has created the WHOLE project, a linens and accessories brand; a natural colour research lab; and a dye garden in Paris. Aurélia also teaches and runs workshops, using traditional methods such as hand weaving to promote natural dyeing as a contemporary craft. Her approach involves recycling fabrics and sourcing only organic fibres and upcycling plants to extract colours. Aurélia implements ethical processes in her dye extraction to avoid waste, thus committing to pursuing a more eco-friendly fashion industry. Visit the WHOLE project website: www.whole.fr and Instagram account: @ourwholeconcept

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