GIVEINDIGO

Ambatalia GIVEINDIGO PROJECT

An indigo world quilt-100% proceeds goes to charity.

Using instagram September 15th 2014 I called upon indigo dyers from around the world to send pieces of hand dyed indigo to Ambatalia. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to International Rivers. This quilt is for sale, please send me an email if you are interested mollydevries@ambatalia.com
The quilt will be up for auction at International Rivers 30th anniversary event in spring 2015.
 Please stay tuned.


Indigo dyers from Japan, Australia, Thailand and around the United States have sent us indigo,  people that are local to the bay area did the hand stitch work.

Special thanks to West Coast Craft for giving us the space and support.

International Rivers

Since 1985, International Rivers has been at the heart of the global struggle to protect rivers and the rights of communities that depend on them.

We work with an international network of dam-affected people, grassroots organizations, environmentalists, human rights advocates and others who are committed to stopping destructive river projects and promoting better options.

We seek a world where healthy rivers and the rights of local communities are valued and protected. We envision a world where water and energy needs are met without degrading nature or increasing poverty, and where people have the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.

Based in four continents, our staff has expertise in big dams, energy and water policy, climate change, and international financial institutions. We support partner organizations and dam-affected people by providing advice, training and technical

assistance, and advocating on their behalf with governments, banks, companies and international agencies. The focus of our work is in Latin America, Asia and Africa.

I feel its a very special time in history where western artisans are wanting to be more connected to the true art form and color of the ancient ways of dying with plants. Gratitude goes to the master dyers around the world that Kept this magical color alive. 

The design of this quilt was inspired by the Japanese"boro" style of stitching indigo dyed rags to mend over and over again. Their tradition was born out of necessity and mending what they had. "To Mend" in my own words means to care for something that has great value and purpose. Ultimately I want to connect! The rivers connecting and flowing to the oceans inspires me to connect indigo dyers together through the process of making this quilt. I need connection to others in the same way to keep my passion alive and my heart at peace. Tapping into my creativity and resourcefulness in this way gives me the most pleasure in my day. Indigo blue is a reflexion of our rivers, sky and oceans and a patchwork of healing hands stretched across the world echoing " I am a part of this" is where the magic happens.

I believe when you are touched by beauty, you want to protect it.  A child's smile. A pristine river or a hand stitched indigo quilt. The more and more connections we make the better chance we have to move in a positive direction.

             

     photo by Daniel Dent

                                                 

                                                           

 Celine from Atelier Thibault

Giveindigo local stitchers:
Celine
Bayle Doetch
Jackie Lalane
Cynthia Samson
Caty Woodstom
Anie Schafer
Laurie Moorhead
Vickie Feldstein
secantor
Avila Giraudie
Tisha hand made

Renee Beaudoin, Seattle, WA

 Elizabeth Leslie from Mujo store in Kyoto, Japan

Leslie Leslie ( vintage piece from Japan) from Mill Valley, CA

Gasali Adeyemo, Santa Fe, NM

Therapy from Sydney, Austrailia

katrina Rodabaugh from Oakland, CA

Dustin Kahn from Studio blue design CA

Niki Tsukamoto from Lookout and wonderland  L.A, CA

Lindsay Jean Robinson , Fairfax, CA

,Janet Brown Studios,

Territory Designs , Chicago, IL ( piece from Thailand)

 Carolyn Robbins , San Rafael, CA

Mikaela Kate Hennessey, ( vintage piece from Africa) Santé Fe, NM

Vino Thini Sonoma, CA

Holy Sweet

Luisa Franco Madge, Newtown Austrailia

Junichi Akahoshi, Fukuoka, Japan

Danny Mankin

 Maura Ambrose, Folkfibers  Austin, TX

 Rebekah Cantor, Marin, CA

Olivia Butrick, Brooklyn, NY

Kristine Vejar and Adrienne Rodriguez 

from a verb for keeping warm, Oakland, CA

  Carrie Crawford Minerial Workshop, Fairfax, CA

Jody Alexander, Santa Cruz, CA

LeeAnn Bartolini, West Marin, CA

Jennette Nielsen, Monroe, WA

Of course Jess Brown had to come play!