This article appeared in Elle Decoration
During lockdown, I noticed how much waste I was generating eating every meal at home, so I started to experiment with the skins and leftovers of various food items (such as onions and avocados) to see if they could be used to create natural dyes for fabric.
My kitchen became my laboratory where I created sustainable and eco-friendly products for the home, starting with a range of table linens. Each piece is unique, dyed, cut and frayed by hand.
Starting a business in lockdown when your product is best seen and handled in person, has been hard. Instagram has helped to showcase the napkins and placemats and I’ve learnt the importance of building up a relationship with your community and how you need to cover so many social media platforms to generate sales.
With more of us working from and spending time in our homes, we are attempting new skills, but also looking for products to enhance our everyday experience. Eco-friendly products and a more sustainable way of living have also become more important to people.
Next, I’m working on a new range of linens for the home that follow ‘the seasons’. More colours, shapes and designs to come. @vedcooks
