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This is the first set of visuals a user sees. It’s designed to quickly communicate the value, atmosphere, and potential of the Color Ashram makerspace. The media are ordered to tell a compelling story, from the welcoming space to the beautiful outcomes and the community within.
Our Creative Sanctuary: The Makerspace
Take a look inside our fully equipped co-working studio in Hebbal, Mysore. We provide everything you need to bring your ideas to life, from large tables for block printing and hand painting to a complete natural dye lab and screen printing equipment.
The Art of Natural Dyeing: Techniques in Action
See our members and team at work, exploring a range of sustainable textile arts. This is where you can experiment with everything from traditional block printing and batik to modern leaf impression techniques and hand painting with our unique natural dye pastes.
From Spark to Collection: Member & Intern Journeys
We provide conscious designer mentorship to help you turn your passion into a profession. See how our members and interns have used our space and guidance to develop and create their own unique collections from scratch.
Our Vibrant Community: Stories & Connections
Color Ashram is more than a studio; it's a meeting place for a diverse community of artists, designers, and nature lovers. We share stories, collaborate on projects, and support each other's creative journeys over chai at our Live & Dye Cafe.
Learn With Us: Workshops & Events
We host a variety of hands-on workshops, experiential sessions, and community events throughout the year. Join us to learn a new skill like eco-painting, connect with fellow creatives at our 'Unusual Narratives' talks, or celebrate sustainability with us.
The Science of Color: Our Natural Palette
We are constantly innovating with our standardized natural dyes, pastes, and even oil-based colors for canvas painting. Explore the beautiful, non-toxic hues we derive from plants and minerals, and see the results of student experiments in our color lab.
Beyond the Studio: Global Collaborations
Our mission to promote natural dyes has taken us around the world, from participating in the Future Fabrics Expo in London to collaborating with international labs. We are proud to connect with a global community of pioneers working towards a sustainable future.
Our Mission & Philosophy
We believe in a "Color Re-evolution," transitioning the world from synthetic to natural dyes. Our work is about fostering harmony, mindful creation, and making conscious choices that are kind to ourselves and our planet.