Anabel Torres has been a specialist in natural textile dyes for the past seven years and, through her brand Antesis, she designs and sells sustainable items decorated with stunning organic colors, as well as offering textile art workshops across Mexico City.
Her focus is on studying and experimenting with colors that can be easily obtained from the world around us—such as indigo, annatto, and cochineal—and she draws inspiration from the textures found in nature.
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Lucrezia Moro is a textile artist born in Rome who now lives in the countryside far from the capital. She began participating in a sustainability and natural food project at 20 years old and decided to leave the city to live closer to nature. In doing so, she discovered the world of natural dyeing and took some introductory courses to learn the basics. At 29, she transformed this interest into a full-blown career by devoting herself to dyeing and making knit garments.
Lucrezia later founded her own brand, Bilulu, which specializes in naturally dyed hand-knit clothing. She also shares her knowledge of knitting, dyeing, embroidery, and mending by teaching classes to others eager to learn. She recently launched her second clothing collection dyed 100% with native, seasonal plants.
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Amanda de Beaufort is a renowned botanical dyer, specializing in creating vibrant colors and patterns using plants and flowers. With a background in photography and printmaking, Amanda has spent the past six years exploring the captivating world of dyed plants, infusing her work with a unique blend of artistic vision and botanical expertise.
Throughout her career, Amanda has collaborated with various brands, including Anthropologie, Freeman's Sports Club, and Rag & Bone, creating one-of-a-kind items that merge her love for nature and design. Her work has gained recognition and has been featured in publications like Remodelista and Domino. Amanda's talent and dedication were further acknowledged when she became a finalist in the first edition of the Etsy Design Awards.
With Amanda de Beaufort as your guide, you'll benefit from her extensive knowledge and passion for botanical dyeing. Her expertise in eco-printing with flowers and plants will inspire you to explore the hidden potential of natural colors and textures. Join Amanda in this creative journey and unleash your own artistic expression using the captivating magic of botanical dyeing.
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Tati Polo is a Brazilian textile artist of Japanese and Bolivian descent, with a background in architecture and over 25 years of experience in the textile field. Her work focuses on painting, dyeing, and printing fabrics.
Tati has contributed to notable projects such as the Turn Project during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics and has apprenticed under a renowned kimono painting master in Japan.
Her approach blends traditional and sustainable techniques, reflecting her deep connection to the crafts of native peoples and her rich cultural heritage.
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