A study in botanical alchemy —

silk, skin, and the living colors of the garden.

Person in a lacy white dress walking through a field of tall grass and red poppies.

Flora Obscura is a studio devoted to the art of botanical color — where silk, plants, and ritual come together in a practice of slow beauty. Here, I share my world of plant-dyed textiles, holistic skincare, and botanical printing workshops, each rooted in the belief that nature is both our muse and our medium.

Every creation begins with the garden: petals and leaves gathered for their pigments, then pressed or simmered into silk or oil. The result is a collection of hand-dyed silks, natural skincare made with botanicals, and educational experiences that invite you to explore the magic of eco printing and natural dyeing yourself.

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Printing Red with Eucalyptus Leaves

Eucalyptus leaves hold a quiet kind of magic — when steamed into silk and wool, they release shades of rust, rose, and deep red. This natural dye process is part science, part alchemy, revealing the hidden colors of the plant world. In this post, I share how to coax those reds from eucalyptus and bring the warmth of nature into cloth.

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The Beauty of Botanical Sleep

For centuries, silk has been cherished as the most skin-friendly fiber — a natural protein filament spun by silkworms, almost identical to human hair in composition. Its smooth surface minimizes friction, helping to prevent sleep creases and protect delicate hair from breakage.