Natural coloring - Céline Philippe

From dye to fixative: Hand-dyeing without chemicals. Durable dyeing of clothes, fabrics, and wool with natural dyes.

Dye fabrics and wool with purely vegetable dyes and without chemicals - with the French label »Teinture Sauvage«

The methods of Céline Philippe (better known as "Teinture Sauvage") are revolutionary: The French hand-dyer uses 100% natural dyes, without chemicals – and they're colorfast . With her approach, she manages to make fabric and wool dyes durable without the use of chemical fixatives. This book introduces the basics of plant dyeing and demonstrates in detail how it works using various plants.

• The dyeing revolution from France now in German: 100% chemical-free and purely plant-based dyeing of fabric and wool with the »Teinture Sauvage« method
• Detailed introduction to plant dyeing with dye recipes for native plants
• Finding the right plant for dyeing : In four different chapters, the plants are presented based on their location (for example, in the garden or in the kitchen) and the appropriate dyeing recipe is explained in detail.
• Extra chapter on dyeing with indigo

Discover the secrets and benefits of dyeing with natural dyes

Whether dyeing fabric or wool - in "Natural Dyeing," Céline Philippe introduces you step by step to her secrets of natural dyeing . It is her declaration of love for nature and its diversity. Céline realized that plants from the home garden not only serve as food or medicine, but can also add color to wardrobes and home accessories. Since the textile industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries in the world after the food industry, she set herself the task of developing an environmentally friendly alternative to permanent fabric dyeing . The greatest challenge? Mordanting without harm to the environment or health . The mordant creates a permanent bond between the plant dye and the fiber to be dyed. There are plant dyes for which mordant is not necessary. They are called substantive dyes. These include onion, avocado, turmeric, and indigo dyes. For all other reactive dyes, mordant is essential to permanently bond the color to the fabric. Céline found the solution by combining the desired plant dye with plants naturally rich in aluminum oxide or oxalic acid , as well as plants with tannins. Céline Philippe has brought insights from centuries-old natural dyeing techniques into the modern age, demonstrating a way to reconnect with nature and its diversity when dyeing fabrics. In this book, she explains what equipment is needed for natural dyeing at home , how to extract natural dyes from plants in various locations, from gardens to forests and meadows, and which fibers are particularly well-suited for dyeing textiles. She then explains in detail how to process and fix the natural dyes. All steps can be easily implemented in the home kitchen. Atmospheric photography of natural motifs, typical of Céline's label "Teinture Sauvage," makes the book a particularly enjoyable experience.

About the author

Celine Philippe