I work as an educator, writer, and natural dye farmer. I enjoy knowing the biological roots of where everything comes from — behind everything we own, use, and consume is a story.
Instead of continuously feeling downtrodden by the stories behind my material culture, I decided to change the narrative — beginning with my wardrobe. The fibershed project is a statement and a practice that has shown me that I can flourish in a wardrobe constructed completely from the resources of my community (soil to skin). Limiting my wardrobe to the bare minimum, and utilizing local fiber, dye and labor has been my greatest joy and challenge to date.
Fibershed Marketplace page:
Rebecca Burgess / Restorative Dye Works
website: www.rebeccarburgess.com
email: harvestingcolor@gmail.com