South Florida Color Palette Native Plants and Natural Dyes

Introducing South Florida Color Palette: Native Plants and Natural Dyes — a beautifully crafted celebration of color, culture, and sustainability. After two-and-a-half years of deep research and experimental work, Debora Rosental and Aida Tejada have brought something truly special into the world: the very first book dedicated to exploring the richness of South Florida’s native flora for creating eco-friendly dyes. This stunning volume dives into a vibrant world most of us take for granted. Across its pages you’ll find a lush palette drawn from local plants, each dye recipe informed by careful experimentation. The authors set out not just to show what beautiful natural colors can come from our own backyard, but to do so in a way that reduces the environmental toll of textile dyeing—reviving forgotten traditions, honoring native plant heritage, and offering practical, sustainable guidance for artists, designers, textile enthusiasts, and anyone who cares about both nature and beauty.

Under the vision of Debora Rosental and Aida Tejada, this project is more than a book—it’s a bridge between art, ecology, and community. They have explored how indigenous and folk knowledge about plants can be combined with modern techniques so that dyeing becomes less harmful to the land and water, and more connected to place. The impact is twofold: to expand our appreciation for South Florida’s unique biodiversity, and to offer real tools for anyone wanting to reconnect with slow, mindful, local craft. With each chapter, readers learn about specific native plants, the colors they yield, how to harvest and prepare them, and how to apply their dyes safely and durably on textiles. Gorgeous full-color photography, botanical illustrations, and step-by-step dye recipes make this book both a resource and a piece of art. If you care about sustainability, local ecosystems, art, or craft—South Florida Color Palette offers inspiration, knowledge, and hope. It’s ideal for makers wanting to dye naturally, eco-design students, textile artists, gardeners, teachers, or anyone interested in reclaiming traditions of nature’s own hues.

Rediscover where color comes from. Dive in, create beautifully, and leave a lighter footprint.

Details 

• Paperback Cover
• 83 pages 
• Dimension: 8.25in x 11.75in x 0.25
• Women Artist