An curved arrow pointing right. Natural dyes from kola nuts and indigo have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But more and more artisans have been replacing these traditional ...

Let us know if you tried natural tie-dye in the comments below. Did you try a different fruit or vegetable? Did you try it on a pair of old socks? Did you mix your dyes to create a new shade?

In Sierra Leone, the ancient art of Gara tie-dyeing is being preserved by artisans like Abubakarr Koma, who has dedicated ...

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