a collection of cotton garments with botanical prints in natural indigo and avocado dyes, modeled by cierra artis

these pieces explore various applications of natural indigo as a pigment and dye. they combine shibori dyed, hand painted, and screenprinted natural indigo on organic cotton. the fabric was initially treated with avocado dye and soy for a soft color and mordant.

the silhouettes are inspired by central american huipils, with sustainable patternmaking in mind.

material study of rice paste resist and white ink printed on cotton jersey

indigo ink painting study

patchwork legging mockup croquis