THE ART OF BOTANICAL PRINTING

The process is its own kind of alchemy—simple, precise, and led by the materials themselves. Each piece of pure white cloth is first prepared in a mineral bath, allowing the fibers to better receive color. Fresh leaves and flowers are then arranged across the surface before the fabric is tightly bundled and steamed. Under heat, the natural pigments and shapes of the botanicals transfer directly into the fibers, creating clear, spirited & richly colored imprints. Each piece reflects the true character of the plants that touched it—subtle, complex, and distinctly its own.

Behind the label

I’m Alison Kelly, an artist guided by the quiet intelligence of the natural world and an unshakable devotion to beauty in its most untamed forms. My path has taken me through sun-drenched ateliers in San Miguel de Allende, where I studied fine art, weaving, and silversmithing with my hands deep in tradition and intuition. During a trip to Oaxaca City, I was introduced to the ancient alchemy of natural dyeing — watching indigo turn the blue of midnight and cochineal bloom into impossible crimson, forever changing the way I understand color as something living, breathing, and sacred.

Fashion school in Florence sharpened my eye for silhouette and form, for the poetry in structure and movement, while New York City swept me into its intoxicating chaos during Project Runway season 3, where creativity and pressure danced side by side. Yet, no matter how far I traveled, I was always being called back to the earth — to the quiet wisdom of plants, petals, roots, and resin.

It is here that my truest work revealed itself. I create with living botanicals, honoring their ephemeral grace in every garment, every print, every oil, every blend. In my world, true beauty lives within you; my work with botanicals simply helps it bloom.

Through workshops, I share this botanical alchemy with others, teaching the art of natural dyeing and guiding participants to create their own prints while cultivating a deeper connection to the living world.

Collaborations and wholesale inquiries are welcome.

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Two women standing behind a variety of colorful flowers indoors, wearing patterned dresses and a jacket.

Close-up of a person wearing a floral-patterned, quilted jacket with a pink, purple, and gold design, and a light blue denim shirt sleeve visible at the cuff. The person has a gold bracelet with beads on their wrist.

A floral patterned quilted jacket with a belt, made by J.Crew, in pastel colors including pink, purple, and gold against a plain background.

Close-up of a woman wearing a floral-patterned dress with puffed sleeves, gathered waist, and a drawstring neckline.

A woman with long red hair lying on the floor in front of a floral backdrop, wearing a purple and white patterned dress, with her right arm bent and her left arm resting on the ground, looking at the camera.

A woman with red hair wearing a light green quilted jacket, a cream scarf draped over her shoulders, and a purple tie-dye skirt, standing among colorful flowers against a plain background.

A young woman with long red hair wearing a pink and yellow floral slip dress, sitting on a wooden stool against a plain white background.

A woman with light skin and brown hair poses with her hand near her chin, wearing a floral silk scarf, a white textured sweater, and a large green ring.

A woman with long red hair wearing large dark earrings, a light green ribbed top, and a yellow and white floral kimono-style robe, sitting and resting her head on her hand against a plain light background.

Close-up of a person's hand wearing a large green ring, a gold bracelet with cream-colored beads, and a wooden bangle, holding a light blue textured fabric. The person is dressed in a silky, floral-patterned outfit and has a cream-colored, textured c

Colorful one-piece swimsuit with pink, purple, gold, and white abstract pattern.

Close-up of a person wearing layered gold necklaces and a floral dress with pink, purple, and gold accents.

A young woman in a pastel purple dress with spaghetti straps, holding a cream-colored knitted sweater, wearing jewelry and beige platform shoes, standing against a plain white background.

Close-up of a person wearing a pastel-colored, floral-printed skirt with a side slit, and a hand with gold rings resting on the hip.

A person wearing a tie-dye dress in pastel colors with hands resting on hips, adorned with rings and bracelets.

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A bedroom with a white bed featuring floral bedding and pillows, a white nightstand with books and a clock, framed botanical prints on the wall, and an arrangement of purple flowers in glass vases hanging on the wall.

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A bathroom with light-colored walls, a white cabinet, a glass vase with a plant, and a curtain with a floral pattern in shades of purple, green, and blue.

A bright bedroom with white walls, natural light coming through the windows, white curtains, a white bed with light-colored bedding and pillows, a white bedside table with books, a lamp, and a vase with purple flowers, and a soft gray rug on the floo

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Freshly made bed with floral sheets and pillows in a bright, airy room, next to a white nightstand with books and headphones.

A white rug with a floral pattern in shades of yellow, pink, and gray, placed on a hardwood floor. A white wicker side table with a round top, holding a potted plant and a pink book, is positioned next to the rug.

Bright bedroom with white walls, floral bedding, and a window with sheer curtains. Decor includes framed art and hanging flowers, with a gray furry rug on the wooden floor.

Bed with floral patterned duvet and pillows in a bedroom with white walls and nightstand.

White sheer curtains with purple floral pattern hanging in front of a window.