I love to be inspired by what is around me. When I let the dogs out in the (very) early morning, I witness the morning mist creating...

a year in natural dyes and pictures, take a look at the best moments for DekelDyes in 2024!

Indonesia, with its rich biodiversity and long tradition of craftsmanship, is a haven for natural dye enthusiasts. This archipelago of...

In my previous blog , I shared tips for more sustainable washing practices to care for your naturally dyed clothes. In this blog, let's...

Indonesian weaving is a vibrant tradition filled with unique techniques, materials, and motifs, it is diverse as the archipelago is...

how to wash your naturally dyed clothes

If you went shopping for clothes lately, did you notice how many items are now 'cotton-rich', cotton-blends, or viscose derivatives like...

With this simple indigo resist technique I will teach you how to create a beautiful marble effect on white textiles

Two great textile workshops in the Netherlands

How to make your won ATF mordant from scratch

Sukumo indigo holds a special place as a time-honored dyeing technique. Derived from the leaves of the Polygonum tinctorium plant, Sukumo...

If you have been reading my blogs you have seen a thing or two about creating dark shades using the magical collusion of tannins with...

It is almost the end of the Gregorian year. What a year it has been (in many, very conflicting ways). I feel that before I can start...

Today marks exactly two months since the 'black Shabbat' in Israel. That day I woke up disoriented at 6.30 to sirens and explosions, and...

Or maybe, how it is not. I am on a strict diet of grief and stress. Mourning, shock and fear are pulling at the hems of our tight knit...

There have been a lot of posts from me on social media about Tzitzit, and people are asking me left and right: what are Tzitzit. So here...

Just now, I received an email that made me scream in horror: Hello this is a silly question but, I accidentally ate some of this ...

"But why are you putting up a recipe here Suzanne? Is this not a site about natural dyes?" You are 100% correct. But it is also Rosh...

Handwoven Fabrics from the Kuchene Community (Beta Israel) in Addis Abeba

In my quest to give a more profound, layered meaning to my work, I have been diving increasingly into the history of natural dyes. This...

Re-dyeing 18th century dye recipes by Paul Gout in Montpellier, France

Linen, a versatile and eco-friendly fabric, has a long-standing tradition of production in the Netherlands. The first flax cultivation...

Birch trees are deciduous trees that belong to the Betulaceae family, which also includes alders and hazels. There are approximately 60...

Karen Selk has written the ultimate love letter of wild silk. Karen Selk is a textile artist, teacher, writer, and entrepreneur dedicated...