Syd is passionate about using natural dyes and eco-friendly products to produce her fabric. Photos: The Star/Azlina Abdullah
If you happen to visit Masitah Babjan’s home and open her refrigerator, you will find more than just food in there.
In the jovial lady’s chiller are also various types of leaves and flowers.
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Syd's therapeutic pursuit
Syd is passionate about using natural dyes and eco-friendly products to produce her fabric. Photos: The Star/Azlina Abdullah
Natural dyes are very safe as they don’t contaminate the environment.
Kitchen waste like onion skin, pomegranate rind and mangosteen skin can be used as natural dyes.
Syd derives much satisfaction from unbundling successfully ecoprinted fabrics like these.
Syd says working on ecoprint fabrics gives her a chance to relax and unwind. Photo: Masitah Babjan
Indigo dye is derived from the Indigofera tinctoria plant. Photo: Masitah Babjan
I think consumers should know that slow fashion helps to protect the environment, says Syd.
A variety of tannin-rich plants thrives in Syd’s garden. Photo: Masitah Babjan
