The choice between natural and synthetic dyes affects more than just color. It influences the fiber's texture, the rug's environmental impact, and how colors age over time.
Natural Dyes
Natural dyes come from plants, minerals, and insects. Indigo produces blues. Madder root creates reds. Weld yields yellows. These materials have been used for thousands of years.
Colors from natural dyes tend to be slightly muted and variable. No two dye lots are exactly identical. Some see this as a drawback. We see it as character—each rug is truly unique.
Natural dyes typically fade more gradually and evenly than synthetic alternatives. As they age, colors soften but remain harmonious. This graceful aging is part of the piece's story.
Synthetic Dyes
Modern synthetic dyes offer bright, consistent colors that are more resistant to fading. They are also more predictable—the same formula produces the same color reliably.
Synthetic dyes have improved significantly since their introduction. Quality synthetic dyes are now quite stable and can last for decades without significant fading when the rug is properly maintained.
Which is Better?
Neither is inherently superior. The choice depends on your priorities. Natural dyes offer unique character and environmental benefits. Synthetic dyes provide consistency and brighter colors.
"We love to see how different qualities respond to our carefully curated colour palette."
In our collection, we use both depending on the desired effect. Some designs benefit from the vibrancy of synthetic dyes. Others work better with the subtle variations of natural alternatives.
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