About the Dyes

Each natural dye we use is more than color — it’s a story of place, purpose, and care. From resilient roots to vibrant fruits, these plants infuse our garments with history, healing, and hues only nature can create.

Rubia cordifolia (Indian Madder / Manjistha)
Native to the Himalayan foothills and tropical India, Rubia cordifolia thrives in rocky, challenging soils. Its harvest demands careful handling to preserve its vibrant pigments. Beyond its role as a dye, Manjistha is celebrated in Ayurveda for promoting skin health and balancing the body's energies, infusing every garment with a quiet vitality.

Madder Root
Whether sourced from European or Asian varieties, madder root needs time, care, and rich soil to flourish. Digging up the mature roots without damaging their precious color content is an art in itself. Used historically to soothe inflammation and support detoxification, madder root offers more than color — it offers the essence of ancient healing.

Acacia catechu (Cutch Tree)
Found across South and Southeast Asia, the Cutch tree demands hot, arid conditions to grow strong. Extracting its rich dye from the heartwood is labor-intensive, requiring slow boiling and careful concentration. Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, Acacia catechu brings a grounding strength to fabric and wearer alike.

Pomegranate Extract (Punica granatum)
Thriving in dry, sun-drenched regions like India, Iran, and the Mediterranean, pomegranate trees produce fruit rich in tannins — vital for strong, lasting dyes. Gathering and processing the thick rinds by hand can be painstaking but rewards with soft, earthy tones. Pomegranate is revered for its antioxidant power, symbolizing vitality, longevity, and renewal in every fiber it touches.

Bixa orellana (Annatto Seed)
Native to tropical South America and Asia. Bixa orellana produces vivid, fiery seeds protected inside spiny pods. Harvesting these seeds requires careful timing to avoid loss of potency. Traditionally used to soothe the skin and protect it from the sun, annatto infuses garments with a natural brilliance and a legacy of protection and warmth.