Color Ashram: Sustainable Makerspace & Natural Dye Studio in Mysore
Welcome to our creative sanctuary. We have built this makerspace for you to step away from chemical-heavy production and dive into the art of plant-based color alongside a community that shares your values.
Welcome to our creative home in Mysore. This is more than just a studio; it's a space to connect with nature, explore your creativity, and join a community of makers. We built this place for you to experiment, learn, and grow.
Our studio membership is your launchpad for turning ideas into reality. This is the story of Perine, who joined us to learn natural dyeing and went on to create her own beautiful clothing collection right here in our makerspace.
We are honored to host experienced designers like Arati Monappa, who use our studio to create with intuition and a deep respect for natural materials. Witness the mastery of hand painting on fabric, a process that is both meditative and expressive.
This is where the next generation of conscious entrepreneurs begins. We provide the tools, space, and guidance for young creators to learn the art of natural dyeing and build the sustainable brands of the future.
Color Ashram is a space to connect with yourself, with others, and with nature. Our community is a vibrant mix of artists, designers, students, and hobbyists from all over the world, all sharing a passion for mindful creation.
Explore the timeless art of block printing with our extensive collection of hand-carved wooden blocks. This image captures the beautiful texture of indigo dye on fabric, a perfect example of the rich, organic patterns you can create here.
We are always innovating to expand the possibilities of natural color. We've developed a unique range of oil-based natural paints, allowing artists to bring the beauty of plant and mineral pigments to their canvas work.
About this collection
To start creating here, you will first need to book our mandatory 6-hour induction session. Even if you are an experienced designer, this is our prerequisite to ensure everyone is comfortable with our specific safety protocols for handling natural mordants and operating our industrial dyeing equipment. It is the best way to get settled and start working independently in our Hebbal studio.
Our makerspace is designed to bridge the gap between learning a craft and actually building a career. We provide a fully equipped environment in the Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysuru, that goes beyond just a rental space. You get access to our natural dye lab, stainless steel vats, and 20ft padded tables for block and screen printing. Whether you are a hobbyist making something for yourself or an entrepreneur developing a sustainable clothing line, you have the infrastructure you need right here.
We believe that creativity flourishes in a shared environment. Our Live and Dye Cafe is more than a place to grab chai; it is where our community of artists, travelers, and designers swap ideas and offer feedback on ongoing projects. If you need help with fabric sourcing, stitching, or color recipes, our team and fellow members are usually right around the corner to offer guidance.
We offer flexible access tiers to suit your needs, from ad-hoc 3-hour sessions if you just want to experiment with a small project, to monthly pro memberships for those who need consistent, long-term access with storage space for your work. We provide the gas, water, and tools—you just bring your energy and ideas.
Color Ashram
We are Color Ashram, a team that believes water is the mascot of our work. We started this space in Mysore because we wanted a place where hands get messy and meaningful ideas spark, creating a vibrant mix of arts and community.
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