Kaleidoscope Dyes (formerly Tinctoria) • Samantha Backer

Kaleidoscope Dyes is an evolution of Tinctoria Designs for me, Samantha Backer. The pandemic brought pivots for so many people and businesses and Tinctoria was no exception. A rise in the costs of fabric, sewing, and natural dyes made producing our own line feel unsustainable. At the same time, I was craving a new creative outlet, and ice dying became my playful passion. You’ll recognize some of the ice-dyed garments as classic Tinctoria pieces.

When selecting other blank items to dye, I remain committed to the same eco ethic that drove Tinctoria from the beginning.  Each piece receives two different applications of dye filtered through ice resulting in a dynamic, watercolor effect which is both symmetrical and kaleidoscopic. Pieces are selected for great fit, laid-back style, and sustainable fabrics. I hope you enjoy wearing my colorful, one-of-a-kind garments as much as I enjoy making them. It brings me an enormous amount of joy to make your world, and mine, a little bit more colorful.

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503-349-2484
sam@tinctoriadesigns.com
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Last updated on June 15th, 2023