India has a long rich history of dyes and patterned textiles. What is believed to have started as a religious ornamentation grew over the years to incorporate local practices influenced by trade. Textiles remain a defining part of India culture.

By: Carl Dombrowik

Patterns in History

Some India textiles use patterns for story

Others use color for moods like glory

Some patterns are ornate or rich in design

Techniques:• Batik • Kalamkari• Embroidery• Block Printing• Applique

Others are simple and yet still divine

India has a history of vibrant natural dyes

• Red: Madder

• Blue: Indigo

• Yellow: Turmeric

Detailing cloth for every reason why

Some techniques focus on individual threads

or bulk cloth or even shreds

Now it is time for you to try

A pattern to tell a story through dye

• We invite you to share a dye project by sending a digital photo of your

experience with your story.

• Try one of our recipes to make natural dye, or even create your own.

• Try an easy tie dye then work your way up through more ornate samples.

• Your work may someday become a Pattern in History.

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