This workshop focuses on Shibori, an ancient Japanese dyeing technique known for creating intricate patterns on fabric through folding, binding, clamping, and stitching. Shibori involves blocking certain areas of the fabric from dyeing, resulting in beautiful hand-crafted patterns.

Bring your own white T-shirt to dye during the workshop.

Roua Atelier is a sustainable, natural dye studio dedicated to making a positive impact on the textile industry by developing natural dye pigments, new techniques, and materials. We work closely with textile companies and designers to incorporate eco-friendly materials into their production and design. We collaborate with farmers to grow local plants and spread knowledge about our natural dye methods. One of our main activities is educating people about the magic of our natural dyes and helping them integrate these practices into their daily routines and uses.

Roua Alhalabi is a Syrian natural dye developer. She learned about the magic of color from her grandmother. She absorbed all the knowledge her grandmother shared with young children and expanded it by learning from various experts. This led her to develop her own methods and techniques for creating colors. She wants to share her love for color with others, which is why she will teach a different technique each day at the festival. Have a look here at the other workshop on Saturday.