Wie entsteht Farbe aus Pflanzen? Und was passiert, wenn Kinder ihre Kleidung selbst färben? Beim Familienworkshop im Cosmaki Naturfärbeatelier in Köln konnten große und kleine Teilnehmer:innen genau das erleben. Mit...
This weekend, we opened our new natural dyeing studio at the Machwerkhaus in Cologne's Kalk district—a place for color, fabric, and transformation. Between the historic brick walls, buckets full of...
The COSMAKI overdyeing service with local plant dyes When white T-shirts turn yellow, light-colored blouses get small stains, or cream-colored dresses simply lose their shine—what then? Throw them away? Not...
From the hotel to your home – the story behind our new sofa cushions What if everyday objects were not simply thrown away, but transformed into something completely new? Our...
Indigo - the timeless dye that turns our jeans blue and has fascinated people for thousands of years. While industrial indigo is now mostly produced synthetically, we are experiencing a...
A collection in the colors of the earth When the days get shorter, nature gives us its warmest colors. Warm amber, deep chestnut brown, soft terracotta and shimmering bronze -...
Natural and synthetic dyes have different environmental impacts. Here are some aspects to consider when comparing: raw material extraction : Natural colours : They are often obtained from renewable or...
From May 29th to June 2nd, the three-course pop-up restaurant will take place in the Greatlive store, which will be complemented by the creative textile creations of Cosmaki. Those who...
Choosing natural dyeing for textiles, especially for home textiles, children's clothing and accessories, offers a number of advantages: Fewer chemicals : Children often have more sensitive skin than adults. Using...
Natural dyeing methods for textiles use dyes obtained from plants, animals or minerals. Synthetic dyeing methods, on the other hand, use chemically produced dyes. Both methods have their advantages and...