Natural dyes - Papahoa Fibreworks Ltd

Scabiosa Black Knight - 50 seeds

Dried indigo leaves - 40g

Coreopsis seeds

Hand-Processed Organic Linen Fibre – Pre-Order

Coreopsis Flowers - 50g

Marigold Flowers - 100g

Weld Vegetation - 100g

Woad Seeds

Weld Seeds

Marigold Seeds

Linseed - 1sq meter

Join us in our journey at home as we learn how to grow and process linen flax together!<br><br>Each packet of linseed contains approx. 2,000 seeds to provide a dense crop of flax over 1 square meter.<br><br>Please note, this flax has been historically bred to produce seed so its characteristics mean that it wants to branch and go to seed early. We can discourage branching by creating a dense crop (2000 seeds per square meter), and we should expect shorter plants than fibre-bred cultivars, but we should still get a good fibre length.<br>

Monthly Community Dye Lot

Grab those stained trousers, that ugly sweater or yesterdays faded t-shirt & send it in for our first official monthly dye lot!!<br><br>Our first colour ways will be mustard yellow (marigold + tannin) and olive green (marigold modified with iron).<br><br>Garments need to be received by 30th Sept 2025<br>Garments will be returned to you by 30th October 2025<br><br>How to order:<br>- Choose an item of clothing from your wardrobe that is 100% natural fibres - Natural dye will not stick to synthetics<br>- Check that it doesn't weigh more than 400g per garment<br>- If your items weigh over, you MUST arrange a consult with us prior to sending it in<br>- If your items are small, such as a bandanna or a pair of socks, please get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate<br>- By ordering you confirm you have read the T's & C's at the bottom of this page<br>- Once you've submitted your order, you'll receive an email with our confirmation and instructions on where to send your garment<br>- Pop it in the post to us!

Japanese Indigo Seeds [persicaria tinctoria]

Japanese Indigo / Dyer's Knotweed [Persicaria Tinctoria]<br><br>An ancient and iconic source of blue. It has long leafy stems that can be easily propagated, and produces beautiful pink flowers in Autumn. Yields beautiful blues through a vat dipping process. Can be used for fresh leaf dyeing or for fermenting and extracting pigment.<br><br><br><br>Indigo is not only a great source of natural colour that you harvest and then infuse into your house and wardrobe, but are also beautiful colourful/sculptural additions when in flower, attracting bees and other pollinators.<br><br><br><br>Packed in a kraft seed packet - each packet contains approximately 50 seeds and is accompanied with a growing and colour use guide. 2025 - Grown and Harvested BHU organic farm Lincoln, Canterbury. Certified Organic.<br><br>

dried french marigolds [tagetes patula]

whole flower heads - 50g/100g<br><br>Members of the ‘Tagetes’ genus are native to Mexico and Central America, solely named ‘French’ marigolds as many of their varietals were developed in France. They have been traditionally cultivated for Day of the Dead ceremonies and are now grown extensively throughout India for use in cultural and religious ceremonies, as well as being a popular ornamental addition to gardens across the world.<br><br>Dye colours obtained – marigolds Contains flavanols and soluble carotenoids that produce beautiful vibrant yellows and oranges depending on their pre-treatment. They can modified with iron to create beautiful olive greens – this also helps improve light/washfastness. For good depth of shade, use at 50% WOF. A lesser WOF can be used to obtain paler shades. Add a small amount of soda ash to brighten shades. Can be overdyed with indigo to create a beautiful teal.<br><br>harvested BHU organics, Lincoln, Canterbury - summer 2024/25<br><br>Please note, this material comes packaged in a PLA-lined (bioplastic) kraft bag to keep its contents secure and dry whilst in transit. We recommend transferring to a paper bag or cardboard box in a dry, dark and ventilated area.

$24.00 - $48.00

dried weld / dyer’s rocket [reseda luteola]

Weld is an ancient dye plant, it is thought to have been used since prehistoric times and was produced prolifically in Europe through to the 19th century as the most common source of yellow dye (until the importation of quercitron from the Americas). Now one of the most iconic sources of yellow dyes in the world, known for it’s excellent lightfastness. <br><br>Dye colours obtained: The plant is rich in luteolin, a flavonoid which produces a bright lightfast and UV stable yellow dye. It can be overdyed with woad (or indigo) to produce ‘Lincoln green’ (a colour often associated with Robin Hood and his band of merry men!). Combine with iron to create a wonderful chartreuse, or with iron + tannin to create a rich olive green. Samples dyed at 50% WOF.<br><br><br><br>Harvested BHU organics, Lincoln, Canterbury - Summer 2025<br><br><br>please note, this material comes packaged in a PLA-lined (bioplastic) kraft bag to keep its contents secure and dry whilst in transit. We recommend transferring to a paper bag or cardboard box in a dry, dark and ventilated area if not intended for immediate use.

$29.00 - $56.00