Until the 1800s all dyeing was done with materials from nature - flowers, plants, roots, mud and even bugs.  After the invention of chemical dyes, natural dyeing fell into disuse.  I started dyeing with natural dyes in the 90s and planted my first dye garden in the parkway in front of our home in urban San Diego.

Two years ago I started my dye garden on Otra Banda and it continues to flourish.  We are now able to offer dried natural dye materials for home use.

All dye materials are $18 a pound with a half pound minimum.  Call or e-mail for availability.

    Currently Available Dye Materials

    Cota - Navajo Tea (Thelesperma megapotamicum)

    Coreopsis - (Coreopsis tinctoria)

    Cosmos - (Cosmos sulphureus)

    Tansy - (Tanacetum vulgare)

    Madder Root - (Rubia tinctorum)

Flowers growing in my dye garden.

Yarn samples dyed with natural dyes.