Tinctorium Studio Journal

An exploration of spring weeds in Portugal and their transformation into naturally dyed and eco-printed garments through botanical textile practice.

In the Spring I ecoprint with the spontaneous weeds that pop up after the winter rains.

On July 3rd, a group of curious, plant-loving humans spent the day in Monsanto Forest Park to learn about natural dyeing with me and Tamara from Distinto Studio. From plant to fabric, participants deepened their connection to Lisbon's trees and learned new skills. We started the day with a walk through Lisbon's Monsanto Forest Park - a huge stretch of greenery in the middle of the city. Monsanto is full of oaks, pepper trees, grevistas, maples, and eucalyptus which can be tak