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Yellow to Blue

The Role of Diverse Plant Species as Primary Sources of Bio Pigments.

Details — © Studio Ariane Shirvani

This Project is the result of an ongoing research, aimed to create a variety of shades extracted from different plant species. These pigments are derived from cultivation or green waste, providing an eco-friendly alternative to the synthetic colourants commonly used in the textile industry.

Indigofera tinctoria - Prangos ferulacea

Yellow to Blue is a hand knotted wool rug dyed with two types of bio pigments, Indigofera tinctoria for the blue tone and Prangos ferulacea for the vibrant yellow hue. The green colours emerge from the combination of these pigments. The uneven colouration results in uniquely unpredictable patterns with seemingly random effects that will subtly evolve over time.

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About STUDIO ARIANE SHIRVANI

Ariane Rabel Shirvani completed her Master of Arts in Design and Interior at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan. She is a designer and material researcher working in bio-based product development. Her works highlight the subtleties of the botanical world, aiming to integrate bio pigments to exquisite craft processes. She seeks to create alternative colors and dyes that contribute to the environment, providing solutions to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Hand knotted wool rug — © Studio Ariane Shirvani

Yarn sample — © Studio Ariane Shirvani