Natural Dyes of the Amazon: Ancestral Color Workshop with Indigenous Plants

Natural Dyes of the Amazon: Ancestral Color Workshop with Indigenous Plants

In the Ecuadorian Amazon, color is more than decoration—it’s identity, memory, and nature’s voice. In this unique workshop, visitors learn how to collect and prepare plant-based pigments like achiote, guayusa, jagua, or yagé, traditionally used for textiles, painting, and body art.

What This Cultural Experience Includes:

• Guided walk to identify and harvest dye-producing plants.

• Preparation of natural dyes using ancestral techniques.

• Application on fabrics, wood, or skin (optional body painting).

• Cultural storytelling about the meaning of colors in indigenous traditions.

Creative and Sustainable Tourism in the Rainforest

• Ideal for families, artists, and conscious travelers.

• Empowers women artisans and supports local economies.

• Preserves botanical knowledge and promotes respect for the Amazon.