Artificial and synthetic dyes have been one of the major contributing factors to environmental deterioration caused by fashion owing to the toxic waste that’s introduced to water bodies as a result of the process.
An easier and a lot more eco-friendly alternative is natural dyeing. Akané, an Indian brand run by sister duo Janhavi and Juhi, specialises in plant dyeing, a process that utilises flowers, leaves, waste skins and other plant-derived products to add colour to fabrics and clothes. Janhavi and Juhi take us through the process and techniques that give eco-friendly and beautifully dyed clothing. Watch this video to learn how to plant dye!