Mariko Asada , better known under the name of Veriteco, is THE specialist in vegetable dyeing. Its soft and felted universe rendered by the use of applied and embroidered felt is recognizable among all.

She begins her work by drawing all kinds of plants that she observes meticulously and of which she breaks down each element to transcribe the flower templates as accurately as possible.

In this book in declination of past tones, you will discover:

• Flowers in their natural environment, their characteristics and their virtues
• 20 plants embroidered and screened, from the budding flower to the blooming one
• The secrets of simple and quick vegetable dyeing, from preparation to mordanting
• The color chart of natural colors used by the author
• Traditional embroidery stitches explained step by step
• The templates in real size
• 2 "sampler" type applications

Pretty flowers made in pure white or ecru wool felt to tint or in already colored pure wool felt available on the shop