Indigo vats explained by Michel
About fermentation in indigo vat.. I propose the following explanation: There are three kinds of vats — chemical vats, with synthetic or artificial reducing agents fermentation vats, with bacteria organic … Continue reading
中文：布頭布美 News in Chinese by Edith
26edith.pdf Click to download & read. MingPao Weekly, Hong Kong issue 2226 June 9 2011
Gall nuts for dyeing
A word on gall nuts. Gall nuts, nutgalls or oak apples are a tannin-rich growth on oak trees produced by an infection of the insect Cynips gallae tinctoriae, used as a … Continue reading
Technical terms for dyeing
Wikipedia is a great resource for an explanation of various terms used in dyeing processes. Worth a look. Bookmark it on your own web browser for fast reference. en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Clay for resist paste
I found the Moroccan Rhassoul or Ghassoul clay, easily available (at least in the US), not expensive, online through many sites:, both micronized and non (traditionally used)profile: http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/rhassoul.php 8.44/lb http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/rhassoul-clay-p-1268.html … Continue reading
Natural Dye Workshop with Michel Garcia and Sustainable Dye Practice 