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Natural Color

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An exploration and appreciation of the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants, with seasonal, project-based ideas for using these natural dyes to color your clothing and home. A beautiful book ofseasonal projectsfor using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Organizedby season, Natural Coloris abeautifully photographed guide to thefull range of plant dyes available,drawn fromcommonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects.Using sustainablemethods and artisinaltechniques, designer, artist, and professor Sasha Duerr details achievable ways to apply these limitless color possibilities to yourhome and wardrobe. Whether you are new to dyeing or more practiced, Duerr's clear and simple ingredients lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed breakouts on techniques such as shibori, dip-dye, and block printingwill ensurebeautiful results.With recipes to dye everything from dresses and sweaters to rugs and napkins, Natural Color willinspire fashion enthusiasts, home decorators, textile lovers, and everyone else who wants to bring more color into theirlife.

Author Biography:

SASHA DUERR is an artist, designer, and advocate for the slow fashion movementwho works with organic dyes, alternative fibers, and the creative reuse of materials. She is a professor at the California College of the Arts with a joint appointment in textiles and fine arts. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums across the United States and abroad. In 2007 Duerr founded the Permacouture Institute with the Trust for Conservation Innovation to encourage the exploration of fashion and textiles from the ground up. Her extensive work with plant-based dyes and ecological principles through local land-based sources and community has been featured in the New York Times, American Craft Magazine, Selvedge, and the Huffington Post. She is the author of The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes.
Release date Australia
August 23rd, 2016
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
256
Dimensions
198x257x27
ISBN-13
9781607749363
Product ID
24488651

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