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MODERN FINERY / I begin with a panel of pure organic silk, which is then bathed in minerals and plant dyes, then botanically contact-printed with an assortment of fresh leaves & flowers through an alchemical steaming process.

06/16/2026

🍃Printing and piecing together the Flora Obscura Silk midi dress— a weightless summer staple. 🪡
I’ve made lots of these for brides to get ready in, and wear mine with a cropped t-shirt beneath.

🌺 spring edition— I made a few one of a kind heirloom gems in rosy madder root, golden cutch & ombre indigo 🌿
06/11/2026

🌺 spring edition— I made a few one of a kind heirloom gems in rosy madder root, golden cutch & ombre indigo 🌿

06/10/2026

NATURAL DYES THAT DON’T NEED A MORDANT— Cochineal (fuchsia), annatto (perfect peach 🍑), indigo, safflower (light pink), turmeric (yellow), walnut leaves (gray to brown), oak galls (gray/ beige/blue).
These are substantive dyes that don’t require a mordant to make color stick to fiber. These are perfect to experiment with, for children, or if you want to totally eliminate additional materials & metallic salts.
Of course, using a mordant will enhance the color, lightfastness, and wash fastness of these gorgeous hues. 🌿🌾🍃🌸🌼🍂
Learn more— link in bio

06/07/2026

🌸 Create a beautiful, custom-fit kaftan without printing a pattern. The Flora Obscura Kaftan Sewing Project: Edition 1 celebrates a versatile kaftan that can produce countless variations.
Designed for beginners, adaptable to any size, and especially ideal for naturally dyed fabrics.
Link in bio or comment “kaftan” for more info 🪡

06/01/2026

This month I’m sharing my easiest method for sewing a simple yet fully customizable 🪡
The live session for June will cover how to successfully dye natural fiber a solid color & print with botanicals to create rich tonalities and striking compositions.
If this piques your interest check out the link in bio and learn about my series: The Flora Obscura Atelier 🥀

05/30/2026

The next session starts June 1 🌸 The Flora Obscura Atelier is a monthly series in natural dyeing, botanical printing, and beginner-friendly sewing.
Each month unfolds within a thoughtfully curated studio guide, where you’ll receive a detailed instructions, resources, techniques, and open Q&A to support your practice.
This series features a live online class each month with demos and conversation. Link in bio for more info or comment ATELIER 🪡

05/27/2026

Much goes into making a naturally dyed silk robe— I’ve learned from my mistakes overs the years! 🌸
1. Always scour your fabric before mordanting— I use “liquid scour”.
2. Place fabric into dye pot when WET for more even color absorption.
3. If you want a colored background, dye before printing with botanicals for stronger prints.
4. Allow your fabric to fully dry after printing, before rinsing— I find this leads to cleaner prints.
5. Have fun and use colors that light you up— this is alchemical color therapy and it works!

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