Natural Dye Events and Sustainable Pop-Ups
Experience the magic of nature-based colors outside the studio. Join us at our upcoming festivals, market pop-ups, and community gatherings in Mysore and Bengaluru to see how we are swapping synthetic dyes for plant-based alternatives.
A look back at our time at the Echoes of Earth Festival. We had a wonderful time educating festival-goers about conscious fashion and the joy of non-toxic face painting with natural colors.
Highlights from the Prakrutirev Sharanam Sustainable Textile & Apparel Show, where we were the Sustainability Awareness Creation Partner. The event featured expert talks, art installations, and hands-on color stations.
A montage of our presence in Bangalore over the years. The city has always supported our sustainability initiatives, and we love participating in local festivals and markets there.
A recap of Bio Color Day 2025, a collaborative event in London. Professionals from design, art, textiles, and science came together to explore the potential of our ready-to-use natural dyes and print pastes.
We participated in a water festival in Varanasi to show how natural colors can be a solution to water pollution from textile dyes. It was heartwarming to see the curiosity of the people there.
An invitation to our "Art of Unity" event in Bangalore, exploring the interconnectedness of creating a sustainable world through group games, art installations, and collective art-making with natural dyes.
An invitation to the second day of our "Art of Unity" event, featuring a clothing barter, talks by collaborators, and a music jam to celebrate the harmony of the future.
About this collection
When you catch us at a pop-up or festival in Bengaluru or Mysore, don't just walk by. We usually bring our pre-prepared natural vats so you can try your hand at indigo or eco-printing on the spot. It is the perfect way to get a feel for the process without committing to a full workshop, and we are always there to answer your questions about how to start swapping toxic synthetic dyes for plant-based ones in your own home.
Where We Connect
Color Ashram is about more than just keeping our studio doors open. We believe that if we want to change the fashion industry, we have to meet people where they are. Whether that is at large gatherings like the Echoes of Earth Festival or intimate farmers markets in Bengaluru, our goal is to show that a sustainable life is vibrant and fun.
What You Can Expect
When we host or participate in an event, we focus on two things: demonstration and participation. We want you to see the science behind the stain.
- Live Demonstrations: From block printing with natural pastes to showing how we extract color from petals and leaves, you get a front-row seat to the craft.
- Interactive Art: At events like our 'Art of Unity' sessions, we bring canvases and community. We invite you to contribute to collective art-making using only natural pigments.
- Conscious Conversations: We don't just dye fabric; we talk about why it matters. Expect to discuss the environmental impact of water pollution from fashion and how choosing natural fibers is a small but necessary act of care for the earth.
Why We Pop-Up
We love the energy of a city, even with its chaos. We have participated in events ranging from water festivals in Varanasi to sustainability forums in Mysore. These spaces allow us to engage with travelers, artists, and curious locals who might not otherwise walk into our studio.
If you see us at a venue, bring your questions. Whether you are a total beginner who has never held a printing block or a designer looking to experiment with our ready-to-use dye pastes, we are there to learn, share, and connect.
Color Ashram
We are Color Ashram, and we believe the future of fashion is made by hand and dyed by nature. We have turned our studio into a space where anyone from curious travelers to local artists can get their hands stained in indigo and madder. Our goal is simple: helping you reconnect with the earth, one color-stained palm at a time.
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