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The Textile Dye Garden at Pratt Institute

By Gina Gregorio, Isa Rodrigues, Misheelt Batkhurel, and Emma Barnes

The Textile Dye Garden at Pratt Institute integrates traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary sustainability practices to generate research, community engagement, and cross-institutional dialogue. Established in spring 2021 through The Hazel Siegel Textile Dye Garden Exploration Fund, the garden grows plants selected for their natural dyeing properties and serves as a living bridge between historical knowledge systems, contemporary design innovation, and the next generation of practitioners. For 2026, the exhibition expands to present alongside the Textile Research Lab (TRL), feature work from the Indigo Research Residency, and highlight contributions from STEP, Pratt's Saturday program for high school students.

A tabletop displays various textile samples, including knitted swatches in diverse colors and textures, each labeled with "Pratt Textile Dye Garden." Nearby, a spiral notebook contains color swatches and a printed page titled "Cosmos," showcasing more dye options. The setup suggests a focus on textile design and dyeing techniques.

  • Gina Gregorio

    Textile Minor Coordinator    Dye Garden Faculty Lead   Academic Senator: Fashion Senate Outreach Officer

  • Isa Rodrigues

    Isa Rodrigues is an artist and educator currently based in Brooklyn, New York. She works mostly with weaving and dyeing, inspired by natural phenomena, handmade textile processes, and sustainable materials.…

  • Misheelt Batkhurel

  • Emma Barnes