Natural dye plants

Natural dyes offer a creative and eco-friendly way to color fabrics using plants and other natural materials. Learn the basics and get started with this beginner’s guide to sustainable dyeing.

PIGMENT Organic Dyes CIC is a social enterprise that grows Organic natural dyes alongside supporting adults with additional needs into training and employment. They sell beginners dye kits, including their brand new 'Dye your own knickers' kit; the perfect gift for people with an interest in nature, textiles and craft. Find out more about their ethos and products by clicking the link below.

If you're interested in spinning your own fibers, you may be interested in foraging and growing dye plants to color them as well.

How to Dye Fabric Using Plants. A list of 83 plants {and directions!} on how to dye fabric using plants from your garden.

160+ plants for botanical dyes and pigments in our Dyer's Garden Idea and Plan spreadsheet!

Discover the process of dyeing with this Natural Dye Pulling (Tie Dyeing) DIY. This project is great to do with kids and is part of our Kids Lab series.

NATURAL DYEING | REBECCA DESNOS on Instagram: "The many uses of rosemary 😍🌿👌 Have you tried either of these? 1️⃣ Dyeing with rosemary! 💚 Different varieties make different dye colours. Making dye is a lot like making a strong pot of herbal tea. 💚 Simmer your plants in water and allow the pot to stand for a few hours. 💚 Strain, then add your mordanted or pretreated fabric. 💚 Gently heat the pot of dye and stir regularly for an even colour. 💚 Rinse and dry. 2️⃣ Make rosemary hair…

If you want to use natural dyes in your projects and on your fabrics, you need...dye! Grow your own plant dyes to get dye from flowers.

Explore the art of creating natural pigments at home with basic dyes. Learn how to transform everyday ingredients into vibrant colors for your projects.