If you've had flowers from us before, you might have noticed the ribbon looks a little different, softer colours, subtle variation, nothing that quite matches a shade card. That's because it's plant dyed, by hand, here at the studio.
What Plant-Dyed Actually Means
Instead of using synthetic dye, I make colour from things like avocado skins, onion peels, eucalyptus leaves, and flower offcuts that would otherwise go to waste. Each batch is slightly different, because the plant material itself varies, which is exactly what I like about it.
Why It's Worth the Extra Step
Plant dyed silk ribbon doesn't have the flat, uniform finish of a mass produced ribbon, and next to real flowers, that's a good thing. It moves and photographs more like the flowers themselves, with soft gradients instead of a single hard colour.
How to Care for It
Keep it away from direct sun for long periods, as natural dyes fade faster than synthetic ones over time. If it gets creased, a cool iron on a low heat setting with a cloth between the ribbon and the iron will bring it back. I don't recommend washing it, since the dye can shift with water and detergent.
It's a small detail in the scheme of a wedding, but it's one of the things I care most about getting right. If you'd like ribbon to match a specific palette, let me know early, some colours take longer to develop than others.
