This silk is dyed in the dirty pot with Cotinus (smoke bush) and onion skins, creating soft, layered impressions in warm golden, and green tones. Smoke bush is often associated with transformation and release—its airy, cloud-like plumes symbolizing lightness and the beauty of change—while onion skins have long been linked to protection and grounding. The dirty pot method is one of my favorite ways to dye: intuitive, creative, and gentler on both the maker and the environment, without the need for heavy chemical mordants or rigid measuring. It allows for a more hands-on, expressive approach to working with plants and fiber.
when you dye in the dirty pot, the section of fabric that touches the dirty pot water saddens the dye . This makes for a variegated look. The colors shift from dark to light down the length of the scarf.
Naturally Dyed Fiber Care
Always use a pH-neutral soap to help preserve colors and fibers. We recommend Seventh Generation, Ecos Free & Clear, or Dawn.
Silk
Hand wash gently in lukewarm water and PH neutral soap. Hang or lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight to preserve color and texture. *Iron on low while slightly damp
*Natural Dye Note
Each garment is eco-printed and naturally dyed with real plants, so gentle variations in color and pattern are part of its natural beauty. While we photograph carefully to reflect true tones, lighting and screens may slightly affect how colors appear.
