Natural Dyes & Local Textiles - Malú Colorín — Book of Leaves

Malú Colorín is an artist and facilitator, specializing in natural dyeing and textiles through her business Talú. She also works for Fibreshed Ireland who are trying to re-localise the textile industry in Ireland, supporting wool, flax and hemp farmers. She organises brilliant workshops and events - you can stay up to date with her on Instagram via @talu.earth or @malu_colorin.

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[04:00] Malú introduces herself and her journey into natural dyeing & textiles

[08:20] Why Malú promotes natural dyeing

[10:20] Issues with the dyes used today in mainstream factories

[16:10] How to naturally dye your own textiles and clothes!

[21:30] Issues and solutions of the synthetic fibres used in clothes

[29:50] The work of FibreShed

[33:50] The Archipelago Festival of Colours

[37:00] What Malú’s artistic practice looks like & how we can support it

[42:00] Imagining the future

Also mentioned:

Let them be Naked documentary

Galway Wool Co-Op