For centuries, people have culturally used native plant dyes to decorate fabrics, crafts, hair, and more. In New Mexico, Native American and Spanish weavers have used native plants to dye wool with an array of colors to create one of a kind textiles and clothing. A traditional weaver’s expertise not only required the skill and dexterity necessary to create intricate designs and patterns but also the knowledge of where to find plants that yielded desired colors. Rio Grande Return Conservation Director Cameron Weber and textile artist Myra Chang Thompson describe native dye plants, their uses, and the local practices that people have used in New Mexico for generations.

In the effort to restore native plant species to New Mexico, Rio Grande Return has partnered with Casa San Ysidro to grow indigenous dye plants. Rio Grande Return is a non-profit organization that provides protection and support to New Mexico’s rivers, streams, springs and the habitats they sustain. Their partnership with Casa San Ysidro entails utilizing the museum’s historic agricultural field to grow a variety of native plant species for habitat restoration along the Rio Grande.

This event premiered June 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Second Saturday with Casa San Ysidro.

Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez-Minge House in Corrales is a program of the Albuqueque Museum, Department of Arts & Culture, City of Albuquerque.

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