Custom Natural Dye Designs and Collaborative Projects
We partner with artists, designers, and brands to bring sustainable visions to life. From custom dyeing services and hand-painted collections to technical consultancy, we are your hub for natural textile innovation.
A hand-painted table runner collection we designed for Tula, a sustainable and community-driven brand. This piece features an intricate Kolam design painted with our natural colors.
Our interns often work on recreating cultural motifs from around the world using our natural dye pastes. This video showcases hand-painted artworks inspired by traditional patterns on organic cotton.
We dyed wool hanks from Ladakh using our ten standard natural dye powders. This is the first step in training a local cluster that will use these yarns to make naturally dyed carpets.
A macrame artist who mastered her craft during lockdown came to us for hands-on training in natural dyes. We dyed some of her pieces, weaving sunlight and earth-kind color into her beautiful string art.
An artist's portrait painted on canvas using our new range of natural oil colors. We are constantly innovating to suit the needs of artists who want to work sustainably.
A behind-the-scenes look at our studio creating handwoven, naturally dyed stoles. It's an orchestra of calculations, natural dye sources, and water to create a symphony of beautiful, soothing colors.
Our co-founder recently led a workshop in Tokyo, Japan, for a brand launching its natural dye collection. This highlights our global reach and partnerships in promoting sustainable fashion.
About this collection
We do not just offer a service; we act as your R&D partner. When you collaborate with us on a custom collection, we share our proprietary 'Zero-Tox' protocols and microbial dye research. Whether you need an exclusive hand-painted textile series or a full-scale dye curriculum for an institution, our studio is equipped to bridge the gap between ancient botanical knowledge and modern industrial needs.
At Color Ashram, our collaborative work spans from working with local NGOs and traditional artisan clusters to consulting for international sustainable brands. Our goal is to make natural dyeing a scalable, reliable, and consistent process for any partner.
How We Collaborate
- Design & Development: We help fashion labels and independent designers develop custom collections. From organic cotton yoga wear to intricate macrame, we ensure every piece uses stable, plant-based colors that are kind to the skin.
- Technical Consultancy: We assist brands in transitioning away from synthetic chemicals. Our team provides training on fiber science, mordant chemistry, and standardizing dye recipes to ensure color fastness and consistency.
- Educational Partnerships: We design and implement educational curricula for universities and organizations, such as our intensive 14-session program for engineering students, focusing on the environmental impact of color and practical dye application.
- Global Innovation: Our R&D extends to the global stage, where we collaborate with partners like Postcarbon Lab in the UK to explore microbial dyes—a true fusion of biology and textile design.
Our studio in the Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysore, is fully equipped to handle projects ranging from small-batch artisanal runs to complex textile research. If you have a specific vision or a sustainability challenge in your supply chain, we are here to help you solve it.
Color Ashram
We are Namrita and Arun, the team behind Color Ashram. We built this space in Mysore because we believe fashion does not have to cost the earth, and we love helping other creators—from students to global brands—make the switch to plant-based dyes.
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