Sea Kelp
(18-0529 TCX)
A muted, greenish-brown shade inspired by coastal nature, calm, organic, and sophisticated.
Achieved Using: Pomegranate rind with an iron mordant.
The natural tannins in pomegranate peel darken with iron to create this earthy, seaweed-like tone.
Italian Clay
(16-1422 TCX)
A warm, terracotta-inspired shade that blends rustic charm with modern elegance, ideal for soft, earthy collections.
Achieved Using: Strong Madder root combined with Cutch.
This duo creates rich clay tones, where Madder’s red hues meet Cutch’s deep browns for a grounded, sunbaked finish.
Ground Coffee (19-1109 TCX)
A warm, comforting brown inspired by roasted beans and natural earth tones, perfect for autumnal or neutral palettes.
Achieved Using: Cutch (Katha) or Walnut hulls.
These dyes are rich in tannins and yield deep brown shades with good lightfastness, especially on cotton and wool.
Circular Grey (17-5104 TCX)
A soft, balanced grey inspired by circularity, minimalism, and mindful design.
Achieved Using: Light Myrobalan extract paired with a low concentration of iron mordant.
This gentle combination creates subtle, cool grey tones that reflect sustainability and quiet elegance.
Chalk
(12-0304 TCX)
A soft, natural off-white shade that brings a clean, fresh look with a subtle warmth.
Achieved Using: Very diluted pomegranate rind or myrobalan.
These natural dyes, when used lightly, create gentle chalky tones ideal for delicate, understated textiles.
Basalt
(18-4214 TCX)
A deep, smoky blue-gray that feels strong and natural, inspired by volcanic rock tones.
Achieved Using: Indigo dye with an iron mordant.
The iron mordant shifts indigo’s classic blue toward muted, basalt-like gray-blue shades on cotton, silk, or wool.
Midnight Blue (19-3932 TCX)
A deep, mysterious blue that evokes elegance and depth, perfect for classic and modern designs.
Achieved Using: Indigo dye applied through multiple dips.
Repeated dipping in indigo baths builds up the rich, dark midnight blue color on cotton, silk, or wool.
Oat Milk
(14-1208 TCX)
A soft, creamy neutral that brings warmth and elegance, ideal for minimal, nature-inspired palettes.
Achieved Using: Pomegranate rind with an alum mordant.
The pale tannins of pomegranate combined with alum create gentle beige to off-white tones resembling oat milk on natural fibers.
Timeless Taupe (16-1318 TCX)
This soft, grounded shade brings warmth and balance, ideal for minimal, nature-inspired designs.
Achieved Using: Cutch (from acacia bark) blended with Myrobalan.
The combination creates gentle brown-taupe tones with a subtle golden undertone, perfect for cotton and wool.
Deep Olive
(19-0516 TCX)
This rich, earthy green reflects calm, grounding energy, perfect for both timeless and contemporary styles.
Achieved Using: Myrobalan (Harad) combined with an iron mordant.
The tannins in Myrobalan react with iron to produce beautiful olive to deep mossy green shades on natural fabrics.