Natural dyeing is a craft that dates back to ancient times, before chemical dyes were invented. To carry on an age-old method to dye products and textiles in this modern world, and through this craft feel closer to mother nature are my objective.

I am an artist, natural dyer and weaver. Most of the time I am dyeing textiles with natural and botanical pigments. I use the irregular beauty in each piece and then I get to witness natural pigments staining a piece of cloth: it is a fascinating process.

I remember the first few pieces: I started dyeing silk scarves, with plants and pigments foraged from a garden. They were stained and dyed using the method of eco-printing, in which you first lay leaves and pigments down, and then steam them to allow the colours to seep into the cloth.

In truth, I feel that my destiny put me on this path. I have always been into art and creating with my hands, and encountering dyeing processes has given me a medium to practise my passion for the manual exercise of craftsmanship.