The Modern Natural Dyer by Kristine Vejar

When we visited our customers in the United States in 2019, we also visited “A verb for keeping warm” in Oakland (Huchiun), California. This beautiful shop and workshop space shows how a modern creative meeting place can contribute socially and commercially to the world. A verb for keeping warm was an inspiration to us in our path to find the right direction for Meaningful Crafts (which was still De Witte Engel at the time). By combining age-old techniques such as knitting and natural dyeing with excellent designs and social and local involvement, A verb is a warm, inspiring creative breeding ground.

One of the founders of A verb, Kristine Vejar, has written a book about natural dyeing that gives us, on the other side of the ocean, the chance to own a pinch of the magic of A verb. It is a beautiful and instructive book that should not be missing in the libraries of natural dyers!

Here's what they have to say about the Modern Natural Dyer:

Whether you are an aspiring natural dyer, a seasoned hand, or would just like to know more about the process of using natural dyes, this book is full of inspiration and in-depth instruction. Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colour-the cochineal insect produces pink, maroon and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in the Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with natural dye extracts. Demystifying the magic, Vejar explains in straightforward, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting colour. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe, the Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans.

• The book is in English!
• hardcover
• 192 pages