GONE RUSTIC TASMANIA

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one-pot wonders

one-pot wonders

To me, being an ‘eco’ dyer means more than just foraging from my natural local environment. Among other things, it also means using my resources responsibly and keeping my impact on the planet as low as possible.

no tears

no tears
What started as an experiment in colour and composition became something very meaningful for me when I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer in July 2020.

vessels

vessels
As promised, here is an explanation about how I made stitched vessels using my eco dyed scraps.

marking time

marking time
When I started this textile artwork I had no idea how it would turn out.

zero waste + eucalyptus

Eco dyed merino scarf, detail - by Rita Summers

Find out about my zero waste policy and the method I use to eco print on wool with eucalyptus leaves!