Dyary – Your Colorful Companion for Plant-Based Dyeing
Natural dyeing isn’t just about adding color to cloth — it’s about connecting with nature, slowing down, and transforming humble leaves, roots, flowers, and barks into vibrant, living hues. But if you’ve ever tried to keep track of recipes, pH levels, modifiers, and those “just right” temperature ranges, you know how quickly things can get messy (and not just your hands).
That’s where the Dyary app comes in — your personal, interactive record book for everything plant-based dyeing.
Why We Built It
Whether you’re an experienced textile artist or just starting your natural dye journey, keeping consistent records is key to achieving repeatable, beautiful results. Loose notebook pages and half-remembered dye bath details often lead to “hmm, why is this fabric muddy brown this time?” moments.
The Dyary solves that by giving you:
Ready-to-use recipes for Indian dye plants like turmeric, madder, indigo, henna, marigold, and more.
Advanced search & filters so you can find recipes by plant type, difficulty, or even by matching color shades.
Built-in tips & safety notes so you never have to dig through multiple sources mid-project.
What’s Inside
The app comes preloaded with detailed recipes — each tested and recorded with exact measurements, times, and pH levels. You’ll find treasures like:
Turmeric Golden Yellow – a beginner-friendly bright yellow from fresh turmeric rhizomes.
Madder Root Deep Red – rich crimson for intermediate dyers, best for wool.
Indigo Blue Vat – the slow, magical process of coaxing blue from fresh indigo leaves.
Pomegranate Rind Yellow, Marigold Orange Yellow, Henna Orange-Brown, and more.
Each recipe card shows:
Color swatch & hex code for visual reference.
Materials list with exact amounts.
Step-by-step instructions that don’t skip the “little details” that make a big difference.
Safety warnings (because gloves, ventilation, and correct vessels matter).
Tips & modifiers so you can shift shades from one hue to another.
Your Own Color Library
While the app includes a rich starting collection, it’s not just a recipe viewer — it’s a recipe creator. You can:
Add your own dye experiments.
Log fabric type, mordant used, dye source, and every step.
Record pH, temperature, and modifiers.
Save and search them later.
Think of it as your living recipe book that grows with you.
For the Curious & the Practical
We’ve included color-based search — pick a shade and see which recipes come close, thanks to a color similarity matcher. Looking for a beginner project with bark-based dyes? Two taps and you’re there. Need an advanced leaf-based recipe with a pH above 9? Filter, match, dye.
Why It Matters
Natural dyeing is a slow craft — the kind that rewards patience and curiosity. By documenting your process, you’re not just making fabric; you’re building your own archive of color. Every recipe you save is a step toward mastering your palette and understanding the plants you work with.
(Try Dyary in our Natural Dye Workshop.)
