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Cyanotypes are handmade prints on paper or fabric. Each piece is coated with a photosensitive solution, then, once dry, covered with plants and exposed to sunlight or UV lamps, depending on the weather and season.

No. Once the fabric has been properly rinsed, dried, and fixed, the cyanotype is non-toxic and poses no health risks under normal use. The photosensitizing solution is removed during washing. The finished fabric can therefore be handled and used safely.

Yes, the color of a cyanotype is long-lasting if the process is carried out correctly. The distinctive blue of a cyanotype is stable, provided the print has been thoroughly rinsed and fixed. However, as with any fabric or paper, prolonged and repeated exposure to very intense light can cause slight color fading over time.

Yes. A cyanotype can be washed once it has been properly rinsed, dried, and fixed. For textiles, it is recommended to wait at least 48 hours before the first wash. Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid bleach, harsh detergents, or machine washing, as these can damage the image and color. Also avoid wringing or rubbing the printed area. Dry flat or hang to dry, away from direct sunlight.

Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique.

The pattern is created by manipulating the fabric before dyeing: it is folded, tied, stitched, twisted, or compressed using threads, cords, or wooden frames.

These protected areas prevent the dye from penetrating evenly. After being immersed in the dye bath (indigo vat), the fabric is unfolded: the reserved sections reveal unique patterns with organic, unpredictable effects.

Each piece is therefore unique—no two shibori creations are exactly alike.

Yes, no problem, as long as you follow a few guidelines:

  • Waitat least 5 to 7 daysafter dyeing before washing it for the first time.
  • Washin cold water, separately at first.
  • Use amild detergent that does not contain bleach.
  • Avoid using a dryer to preserve the color.

No,not once it's been properly rinsed and dried.

  • Indigo (whether natural or synthetic) isnon-toxic on a dry fabric.
  • Any potential risks mainly concern the ingredients used during the vat preparation, not the final fabric. We have chosen to use a vat without chemicals.

Yes,relatively permanent, but:

  • Indigo is a surface dye → it mayfade over time, just like jeans.
  • Sucessive vat baths enhance the depth and durability of the color.
  • Prolonged exposure to the sun may cause it to fade slightly.