Red in Natural Dyes
An introduction to natural red dyes through Iranian Madder—its cultural history, dye extraction process, and the beauty and limitations of working with natural colour.
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Journal
The Dirty Pot Blog: Fire, Fabric, and Forgotten Knowledge
A first-hand account of learning eco printing at HeenaAgrima, exploring the Dirty Pot technique, natural dyes, and the beauty of imperfection in slow, sustainable textile practices.
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The Art of Appliqué: History, Craft, and Sustainability at HeenaAgrima
Appliqué is more than an ornamental technique—it is a language of resilience, beauty, and mindful making. Rooted in histories of reuse and handcraft across cultures. At HeenaAgrima, we honour this ...
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Learning Through Craft: My Internship Journey at HeenaAgrima
During her two-month internship at HeenaAgrima Studio, Mahilet discovered the joy of crochet while surrounded by the studio’s world of natural dyeing, eco printing, mordants, tannin, and naturally ...
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Designer Rant - My Battle with Natural Dyes, Fashion & Craft!
Poppy, my sixth collection, taught me some hard truths. In trying to work with traditional block printers and natural dyes, I faced rigid mindsets, broken promises, and constant delays. Craft deser...
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What are Tannins in Natural Dyes?
Discover the magic of tannins in natural dyeing! In this blog, we’ll explore what tannins are, where they’re found in nature, and how they’ve been used for centuries to transform raw materials into...
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Natural Dyes on Silk-Viscose blend Threads
Recently, one of our karigars (embroidery artisans) brought up something that got me thinking. They said, “Madam, the threads we currently work with are dull.” It was a comment that came during our...
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How well-being affects Design?
Explore the importance of mindfulness, time management, and living in the moment for designers' well-being for better outputs in this insightful article.
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Fashion for Different Body Types
A Fashion blog celebrating the uniqueness of every body type. Whether it’s a chic dress or a structured jacket, the best designs flatter, empower, and uplift, making everyone feel confident and stu...
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