Tie-dye revival

Tie-dye

 

There is no style or fashion that hasn't been revived and brought up to date at some point. You may think of tie-dye as a hangover from the swinging sixties but it is reinventing itself using cleverly shaded colours to bring a breath of fresh air and sense of movement to our interiors.

 

At the moment everything goes, so mix and match styles to create a unique decor and break with stereotypes. Tie-dye is a simple technique that can be done in the home. And you have to wonder if the unbridled creativity of the sixties was a form of artistic rebellion that went on to inspire a whole movement. Tie-dye literally consists of first tying and then dyeing a piece of white or coloured fabric. The various effects are created by folding or knotting the fabric (prior to dying) to create a range of patterns and colours. Why not have a go and give your old garments and bed linen a new lease of life? Tie-dye works really well on summer tablecloths or curtains. Check out the Tie-dye workshop and learn the technique.