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Our Natural Color Palette and Plant-Based Dyes

byColor AshramVisit store in Hebbal, Mysuru; Ships across IndiaStarts from₹500 per kitView full gallery

Discover pigments born directly from plants and minerals. From deep indigo blues to vibrant madder reds, our non-toxic dyes bring the colors of nature to your fabric and art projects.

Let's make life beautiful, one shade at a time. These colorful yarns are all dyed naturally, showcasing the rich and varied palette that we can achieve using only materials gifted to us by the earth.

Did you know that beautiful colors can be extracted from plants like the pomegranate? We use these natural sources as an alternative to petrochemical-based dyes, protecting our health and our planet.

This is Rustic Red Passion, a natural watercolor derived from the madder plant. It's available in our online ColorShop for use on both fabric and paper.

Warm Yellow Serenity, a cheerful hue created from turmeric and pomegranate. This natural watercolor brings a touch of sunshine to any creative project.

Mystical Indigo Twilight, a deep and calming blue from the indigo plant. Indigo dyeing is a magical process, and the resulting color is one of our most beloved.

Gentle Green Tranquility, a soothing green made from harda and iron. This color embodies the calm and peace of nature.

Whispering Violet Dreams, a complex and beautiful shade created by combining indigo and madder. This demonstrates how we can mix our natural dyes to create new colors.

Earthy Brown Embrace, a warm and grounding color derived from a mix of madder, wood flower, iron, and sea salt.

Eternal Black Solace, a deep black achieved through a combination of harda, iron, tamarind, and dhavdi. Creating a true black with natural dyes is a complex and rewarding art.

Tender Pink Bloom, a soft and delicate pink made from burnt ash, madder, and sea salt. This gentle color is perfect for adding a subtle touch of warmth.

About Our Color Palette: From Nature to Fabric

When you work with these pigments, keep in mind that they behave differently than synthetic paints. Because they are derived from living sources like pomegranate, madder, and iron, the final result can shift slightly depending on your base material—whether it is organic cotton, khadi, or paper. It is an organic process, not a factory-standard one, so we encourage you to embrace those subtle variations as part of the art.

Plant-based dyes crafted in Mysuru studio — Approved by the tribe
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Color Ashram

Visit store in Hebbal, Mysuru; Ships across IndiaStarts from ₹500 per kit

We are Color Ashram, a makerspace in Mysuru where hands get messy and ideas bloom. I’m Namrata, and along with Arun, we believe color should heal rather than harm our planet. We created these plant-based pigments to help you bring the gentle, authentic hues of the earth into your own creative work.

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