Tinctorium Studio Journal

An exploration of regenerative natural dyeing and how permaculture principles shape studio practice, ecological decision-making, and botanical textile processes at Tinctorium Studio.

Learn to make easy watercolor paints from the plants around you!

The idea of colors hidden in plain sight has been floating in my head for the past year. This concept is inspired by my walks through Lisbon's streets, admiring the flora and uncovering the natural colors stored beneath the surface. It evolved into an exploration of how natural inks would react to modifiers on watercolour paper. As surreal shapes and textures emerged from chemical reactions between natural pigment and mordant, the fascination grew. This meditative and intuiti

Explore natural dyes as medicinal color, where plant-based pigments meet non-toxic textiles, antimicrobial properties, and the relationship between color, health, and textile practice.