Michaela Haniel

Grounded in Nature: Dyeing with nature's healers

HomeTextile DesignMichaela Haniel

Locally foraged and naturally dyed kawakawa.
Locally foraged and naturally dyed aloe vera.
Locally foraged and naturally dyed marigold.

Bachelor of Design with Honours

My drive for this project was to reconnect with nature as a textile practitioner, as I felt disconnected. I foraged and grew plants, observed and detailed plants, experimented and developed natural dyes on wool, and wove them together to celebrate all aspects of colour and material fully. Through this, I studied, tested, learnt, and embraced the processes to feel more grounded and connected with my chosen materials and nature.

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Block 12 Level D