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If you've ever wanted to work with natural dyes, you've come to the right place. Master Natural dyer Cheryl Kolander, who is Aurora Silk, believes in the healing power of color that is created natWelcome to Aurora Silkurally. She offers a selection of naturally dyed, natural textiles as well as the natural dyes themselves, kits, books, articles, and free tutorials on this site to empower you in your own creations, using true 100% Natural Dyes.

WHOLESALE World distributor for true AHIMSA "PEACE" SILK, and other PEACE SILKS

FINE ARTS MATERIALS - pure and authentic, historically accurate. 100% naturally dyed colours.

ARTIST'S : DESIGNERS' FABRICS - all 100% natural, pure, untreated and ready for your art!

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Good-4-U healthy clothes and live SILKWORMS featured at OPEN HOUSE every Tuesdays 1-4 at "Mama D.O.C."s house, 434 NE Buffalo Street, just east off MLK, and south of Lombard. 503-286-4149

SALE! ALL "IN HOUSE"

Naturally Artisan Dyed Fabrics and yarns.  Call at these hours for 25% discount: Wednesday 2-4PM Pacific Time; Monday 2-4 PM Pacific time; Tuesdays as always 1-4PM:  503-286-4149, and Cheryl will answer.

AHIMSA PEASE SILK KNIT - both smooth knit and nubbly NOIL knit!  Thick, durable and 100% natural Peace silk.

 

Cheryl has just returned from Uzbekistan, a country on the other side of the planet. She has sourced 100% Organic silk! which will be available soon. Please visit her blog at www.truefibers.net.

 

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Silk is a completely sustainable natural fiber. Learn all about silk from Cheryl's Silkworker's Notebook. Raise your own silk: see Cheryl's tutorials and order eggs from her special Peace silk strain.

About Cheryl

Cheryl Kolander has been a professional Natural Dyer for 40 years. You can access her expertise through her books and natural dye kits. She is also available for custom work and consulting.

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Cheryl's blog site is: www.truefibers.net

         
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HEALTHY CLOTHING :

yoga top worn by Cheryl

  1. ALL COTTON SPORT TOP

    All Cotton Sport Top

    Pretty – and healthy! Soft, 100% natural cotton racerback tank top with built in bra support. Available in natural white and artisan dyed natural indigo.

  2. Hand made and Indigo Blue hand dyed INDIGO KHADI OUTFITS
  3. 100% Truly Eco Clothing: “GOOD 4 U”  Garments = HEALTHY clothes!

Ahimsa silk hand woven naturally dyed ikat stole Our new Miracle Workers Jacket!cheryl in jacket and pantscheryl in dress and pants

Above are our "comfey pants" , and SIMPLE DRESS (available soon). ALSO a simple cotton overshirt tied over dress and comfey pants.. Above, top left is the World Textile Treasure "Ahimsa" Naturally dyed ikat stole. To the right, is the "Simple Cotton Overshirt". To learn more, Just click on the pictures! Also available: our model Crystal's Art Scarves on Eri Peace silk, Naturally Dyed. New items continue to arrive from the Artist's Empowerment Project in rural India.

Cheryl modeling our new radiance pants! The Ajanta Love printing block!

Above are our extra large Radiance pants, modeled by Cheryl, and an example of the traditional hand carved Indian wooden printing block. Click on the pictures to learn more.

 

 

 

Cheryl with RayonIf you've ever wanted to work with natural dyes, you've come to the right place. Cheryl Kolander, who IS Aurora Silk, believes in the healing power of color that is created naturally.

Aurora Silk offers a full selection of natural dyes; exceptional fabrics, yarns, threads & fibers; therapeutic clothing & wearable art; books, articles, and kits on natural dyeing; silkworms and mulberry tree seeds.