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Textile Round-Up for NATURAL Dyers

6/29/2018

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Over the past few years, I have experimented with a variety of textile and surfaces for natural dyes. Indigo is my dye of choice, although I often experiment with botanical prints on fabric too. If you are a natural dyer, artist or simply someone looking to explore textiles in a more sustainable way, then I am going to share my favorite blank textiles for natural dyeing. 
As you will see, all of my selections for this round-up are either cotton, linen or silk, which are all natural fibers. 

Napkins and Paper Products

Cotton hem-stitch napkins for natural dyers
Color diffusing paper- useful for practicing shibori
20" Cotton dinner napkins smooth
  • Dinner Napkins with a hem-stitched detail and a subtle linen texture
I dyed these with indigo and they dye wonderfully! The hemstitching also adds a nice touch. 
  • Color diffusing paper - If you are new to Shibori dyeing and you would like to practice some of the geometric folds. I highly recommend experimenting with this color diffusing paper. The texture is a cross between fabric and a coffee filter, yet it is actually paper! It provides a wonderful ground for color. 
  • Large dinner napkins - these are 20' with a smooth finish

Tea Towels and Scarves 

Tea towels for shibori and natural dye projects
Soft Cotton Rayon scarf for Shibori
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Tea towels are another awesome way to get started working with indigo and Shibori techniques. They make amazing accessories for your kitchen. If you wish to go larger or create a personal accessory, then I recommend a scarf! 
  • Floursack Tea Towels
  • Linen Tea Towels
  • Cotton linen tassel scarves - These scarves are mostly cotton with some bamboo rayon (for softness- I believe) I have tried many different cotton scarf blanks and these are my favorite. It is large enough to be worn as a beach shawl or wrap!
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Pocketsquares, T-shirts and Totes

If you are looking for additional items to dye that might make a great gift, then I highly recommend the items listed below. Pocket-squares make the perfect gift for a man, who likes to accessorize. Kid's t-shirts are a great birthday gift or baby shower gift, while tote-bags are reusable and always come in handy.
  • Silk pocket squares 
  • Cotton pocketsquares 
  • Kid's t-shirts 
  • Cotton Tote Bags​
  • White pillowcases
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Indigo on silk pocket square
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Happy natural dyeing! I hope you found something that you might like to dye here. I can't wait to hear all about the beautiful things that you create. Here are some additional links, that you will love:
  • Indigo Textile Collection
  • Shibori Textile Basics
  • Shibori Resource Guide
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5/19/2025 10:24:09 am

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