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The finest 100% Naturally Dyed colours on the planet! ---- The best Natural dyes and 100% natural fabrics, fibers, yarns and Therapeutic, comfortable clothing, all in 100% Naturally Dyed colours. Wholesale and Designer direct. World distributor for true AHIMSA "PEACE" SILK.

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WORKSHOP -

after a break of two years, Cheryl has scheduled another NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP

 

GIFTS! suggestions for very special gifts:

Natural Dye Kits

Peace silk scarves: Eri squares and Ahimsa Ikats

Naturally dyed silk yarns

Rejuvenation botanicals

Cheryl's classic: "A Silkworker's Notebook"

 

NEW FABRICS:

100% SILK VELVET

100% AHIMSA SILK KNIT

UPHOLSTERY 100% TUSSAH, "MATALASSE" PATTERN

(soon)

 

SALE! on COTTON KNIT = 33% OFF!

 

SALE! on Tussah spinning fibres and some SPECIAL PURCHASE spinning fibres!

WEEKLY SPECIALS:

OPEN HOUSE AT

"MAMA D.O.C"'s

non-profit for natural health

434 NE Buffalo Street

Portland, Oregon

just east off MLK

1 to 4 PM Tuesdays

503-286-4149

 

Arthritis bothering you? "Knitter's Knuckles"? or knees hurt? Please try the wonderful Rejuvenation Cream hand made from very rare Dominican Herbs, now on sale!

 

INDIGO SALE - new lot of fine ground, easy to use Indigo.

Indigo "Peace Blue" dyed silks: Tussah SALE!

 

HEMP SALE: Nepali handwoven! samples and small cuts now available, as well as a sale on full rolls. And the yarn used to weave this, just in!

 

FUSTICWOOD SHAVINGS - back in quantity! SALE benefits LOGWOOD PROJECT

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 :

  1. ALL COTTON SPORT TOP yoga top worn by Cheryl

    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. AHIMSA (tm) Peace silk sewing thread is back in stock
  4. 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.