DYE KWEEN
Dye Kween is a botanically dyed product line, thoughtfully crafted by hand in our Maplewood, New Jersey studio, just outside New York City. Each piece is a labor of love, created with care using seasonal, natural dyes and a slow, intentional process.
Every item we create is truly one-of-a-kind—like a wearable mini-painting! When you shop our collection, remember that each piece is unique, and the colors and patterns you see on our site showcase the range of our signature colorways.
Our permanent, richly hued dyes are derived from botanicals, including home-grown flowers, tree barks, indigo, plant-based extracts, and even cochineal bugs. Natural dyes are kinder to the environment and to your body, free from the harmful chemicals often found in synthetic dyes.
We create textiles and garments meant to be close to your skin, bringing beauty, sustainability, and artistry into your everyday life.
Naturally Dyed Garment Care
Fabric dyed with botanicals is free of toxins and harsh chemicals that can pollute the environment and irritate the skin. The beauty of natural dyes is they are a living color but they do need a little extra care to maintain. Natural dyes are pH sensitive and sensitive to extreme prolonged sun exposure.
Like a beloved pair of jeans, natural dye will fade overtime. This cycle is part of the beauty of this ancient medium and I hope you will embrace the variations that occur. Following these tips will prolong the life of your garment, which was created with slow and deliberate care.
Do not wash often.
Wash in cold water with delicate cycle or hand-wash.
Use a gentle or pH-neutral detergent such as Eucalan, Woolite, or Orvus Paste that does not contain baking soda --that will shift colors.
Dry away from the sun. Wash items alone or with like colors.
Indigo Care
I recommend following the general care rules. All Dye Kween botanical products have been garment washed and treated, but indigo continues to release after the first half dozen washes—like new denim! Avoid rubbing on light colored fabrics and wash with like colors or alone.