Field Notes
A Look Inside dyeScape's newest collection
Our newest collection highlights bright colors found in plants through an assortment of color-block pillows and bandanas. Anchal's dyeScape Coordinator, Brent Drew-Wolak, shares the inspiration behind the our newest Naturally Dyed Collection and what we can expect next from Anchal's dyeScape garden.
Naturally Dyed Textile Art Gallery in Louisville
We recently celebrated the opening of our "Dyeing To Make a Difference" dyeScape textile art gallery at Revelry Boutique.
Anchal Awarded 2 Local Grants for dyeScape Project
This past quarter, Anchal received generous grants from both Women for Women (W4W) and The Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW).
Growing Change in Louisville: From Vacant Lot to Dye Garden
Anchal has successfully cultivated natural dyes from urban gardens in the Portland neighborhood.
No Artificial Ingredients: The Rise of Natural Dyes in the Fashion Industry
dyeScape is living, blooming proof that there are alternatives to the damaging textile system.
dyeScape Update: It is Growing!
The center point of the dyeScape plan at 1655 Portland Avenue and 609 North 17th Street has completely transformed since we originally purchased the lot.
Dyescape & the Importance of Local Impact
DyeScape, the Lots of Possibility Winner, is already constructing a demonstration garden in the Portland neighborhood of Jefferson County. Its implementation will reinforce Anchal Project’s Didi Connection—a global sisterhood passionate about making a difference for women across continents and seas.
dyeScape - Sustainable Textile Culture, Part Two
dyeScape can begin to offset the damages of the industrialized textile system by transforming long neglected vacant lots into beautiful productive landscapes, regenerating lasting textiles systems and the communities around the world.
dyeScape - Anchal's Newest Project, Part one
dyeScape? .... Yes, dyeScape, Anchal's newest project! Throughout the week, we at Anchal will be presenting a mini-series on dyeScape. From a look at what the project is to addressing the current textile culture and finally a look at what this project means for the future, in Louisville, other cities & for Anchal's artisans.