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Malú Colorín is an artist and facilitator, specializing in natural dyeing and textiles through her business Talú. She also works for Fibreshed Ireland who are trying to re-localise the textile industry in Ireland, supporting wool, flax and hemp farmers. She organises brilliant workshops and events - you can stay up to date with her on Instagram via @talu.earth or @malu_colorin.


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[04:00] Malú introduces herself and her journey into natural dyeing & textiles

[08:20] Why Malú promotes natural dyeing

[10:20] Issues with the dyes used today in mainstream factories

[16:10] How to naturally dye your own textiles and clothes!

[21:30] Issues and solutions of the synthetic fibres used in clothes

[29:50] The work of FibreShed

[33:50] The Archipelago Festival of Colours

[37:00] What Malú’s artistic practice looks like & how we can support it

[42:00] Imagining the future

 

Also mentioned:

Let them be Naked documentary

Galway Wool Co-Op

Guppy Bags

 

Suggested listening:

Freya, Hemp Farming

Virtue, Emerald & Wax

Arran, Rediscovery Centre

Mary, Change Clothes Dublin

Carrie Ann, Feshion Revolution

 

 

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