Natural Dye

So you might be wondering: what are natural dyes and how do they differ from chemical dyes? Well, natural dye refers to any dye that has been naturally extracted or sourced. This can include dyes extracted from flowers, berries, bark, wood, food waste, legumes and even some insects. Essentially natural dyes are plant based. Chemical dyes however, are synthesised in a lab. They’re often toxic and while they aren’t meant for human consumption, sometimes people still come into contact with chemical dyes during the process of dyeing clothing which is often done by hand, especially in factories where workers are not taken care of. Fortunately, there’s an alternative! Natural dyes and the ancient techniques used to create and apply them, are home to India. So naturally (no pun intended), we work with artisanal natural dyers in Gurugram, in the north of India.

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