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Welcome to Aurora Silk

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 naturally. 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.

SALE! Crepe de Chine Naturally dyed Aurora Silk Colours

O.G. Cotton Tank Top "Blanks" on sale!

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

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

NATURAL DYEWORK - on yarns and fabric

NATURAL DYES - By the ounce or by the ton

ARTISTS : DESIGNER FABRICS - all 100% natural, pure, untreated and ready for your art!

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WORKSHOP!!! April 16, 17 & 18

Professional level knowledge in a 3-day workshop designed also for beginners.

GIFT IDEAS Get something special for the ones you love.

SALE! 1 lb bags of Logwood for only $25.

SALE! Cochineal - 5lbs (aprox 2.24 kilo) for $200

LOCAL PICKUP: We are available for local pick up, by appointment only.  Please call 503-286-4149 to set up a date & time.  Thank you.

AHIMSA LIGHT WEIGHT 3-PLY  -  sparkles and stretch in woven silk

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

 

Natural dyework is easy and fun! Please read the tutorials for natural dye work on this site and also visit Cheryl's 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

         

Natural Dyes

Natural Dyes

 

Exceptional Fabric

Fabrics

 

Ahimsa & Peace Silks

         

Yarn's & Threads

Yarns and Threads

 

Cheryl's Books

Cheryl's Books

 

Hair & Beauty Products

         

Fibers

Fibers

 

Silkworms

Silkworms

 

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Order Samples

 

 

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 dress and pants

Above are our "comfey pants" , and SIMPLE DRESS . Above, top left is the World Textile Treasure "Ahimsa" Naturally dyed ikat stole. 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.