Imagine strolling through a meadow, softly adorned with blossoming flowers of every hue imaginable – from the soft blush of a rose, to the vibrant orange of a marigold. Each flower and plant possesses its own special pigment, allowing you to experience the ultimate kaleidoscope of hues that never ceases to amaze.

With Mother’s Day upon us, we’re humbly reminded of this beauty and diversity that surrounds us, not only in the natural world, but also in the relationships we cherish. Much like a mother’s love, nature’s color palette is boundless, offering an endless array of colors that captivate and inspire every day. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the essence of authenticity and diversity by taking a moment to acknowledge the rich, beautiful colors that Mother Nature provides.

In a world that prioritizes mass production and uniformity for profit, it’s no wonder that synthetic dyes still dominate approximately 90% the market. They’re cost effective and easy to reproduce, with perfect uniformity each time. Still, there’s something truly special about colors derived from plants – from vibrant reds obtained from madder roots to earthy browns sourced from ground walnut hulls, plant-based dyes offer a spectrum of hues that are unmatched in their depth and complexity. Each plant carries its own distinct signature, reflecting the soil it grew in, the climate it endured, and the care it received throughout its life.

Just as nature boasts an incredible diversity of plant species, each showcasing its own individual fingerprint, so too do mothers come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Some mothers are as fiery as the red hues of cochineal, while other exude a calmness akin to the soothing blues of indigo. Like the intricate patterns woven into textiles dyed with natural extracts, mothers wield the power to weave the fabric of our lives with love, patience, and resilience.

Here at BEDSTU, we celebrate this diversity and authenticity – not only in our artisan practices, but also in our natural materials, variances and all. By curating our own small-batch, plant-based dyes – free of harmful chemicals found in traditional pre-mixed, chemical dyes – we consciously choose to prioritize quality over quantity, while appreciating the boundless, authentic beauty found all around us. Not only are our dyes specially formulated for our exclusive 100% vegetable tanned leathers, they’re hand-mixed using natural plant-based pigments and applied by hand, ensuring that each piece is as unique as the individual who wears it.

This Mother’s Day, we invite you to join us in paying tribute to the magnificent allure of Mother Nature and the nurturing spirit of mothers all over the world. Just as a mother’s love knows no bounds, so too does the rich beauty found in natural, plant-based dyes. Let’s celebrate authenticity, diversity, and the rich array of colors that make our world a more exciting, vibrant place to live.