Shengzhu Berndardin*
Torrington, CT | Provisional Member
We hand dyed 100% cotton with natural indigo plants by soy paste resist to create pattern, then washing away the resist paste and drying. Based on the old natural dyeing process, I invented two-tone technique in indigo natural dyeing field, designed many nautical patterns. The unique hand dyed fabric is comfortable to touch and pleasing to the eyes, sewing to beautiful bags, tablecloths etc. everything are hand made by shengzhu Bernardin and her two college kids Phoenix and Kangdrake Bernardin in Connecticut.