Eco-Print: The Guide to Natural Botanical Printing on Fabric

Kirsi Mantua-Kommonen,Ulla Lapiolahti,Päivi Vaarula
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The first comprehensive resource on fabric eco-printing, from basics through current scientific breakthroughs, by three experts at the forefront of sustainable textile techniques.

Master the novel technique so captivating that it's also described as "textile alchemy" eco-printing! Created by an ideal team of three world experts in the topic, this guide is the first in-depth exploration of eco-printing, a sustainable technique that is gaining popularity worldwide.

Clarifying the reasons that eco-printing is a rising art, it blends crafting and scientific perspectives to teach the details that create the magic of this process.

- Expertly tested, reliable recipes and instructions for creating colorfully patterned natural textiles sustainably.

- Step-by-step detailed chemical formulas ensure success and understanding in each part of the process.

- Teaches essential eco-printing methods
, including how to choose and prepare the fabrics, how to select the plants for color and form, and ways to use new and combined methods to make prints exceptional.

- Explains the recent research and cutting-edge discoveries
about eco-printing with fungi, including identification how-tos and recipes.

- Teaches printing with indigo plants such as woad and Japanese indigo.

- Reveals eco-printing's origins
, from the very first incidental eucalyptus prints to the fabulous signature styles developed by today's skilled makers.

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In-depth profiles offer personal stories and suggestions from seven of the world's leading eco-print fabric artists, together with their amazing prints for inspiration.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: 04/28/2026
ISBN: 9780764371400
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.10lbs