Who we are
ColorAshram is a university of herbal dyeing and innovation lab of color. It is also a maker space, an entrepreneurial think-tank, a community of nature lovers and problem-solvers — and more. We strive to work in harmony, not in tandem, with nature. We guide you to apply herbal dyes to a wide spectrum of materials, and also provide an incubation space for ideas.
Awards and Visibility
Founders of ColorAshram
Watch our founders speak about Color Ashram and it’s purpose.
Namrata Manot, the founder of Biome Conscious Fashion, is a spirited Entrepreneur of natural dyes, artist, designer, & part-time thespian.
Arun, a failed Chemistry major carries with him 20+ plus years of research and innovation on natural dyes that uphold our practice at Color Ashram.
Meet the Team
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Mayank Bhutoria
Filmmaker
Mayank has been our filmmaker since we started ColorAshram, empathising and expressing what we strive to share and convey.
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Deepa Anand
Artist/ Mumbai Pollinator
Deepa is an artist who works with natural elements, colors and uses them to weave stories of our mind, emotions and life. She conducts ColorAshram workshops in Mumbai on art and textiles
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Shraddha Barde
Eco Print Artist
As she words it, “As a passionate nature lover, I've always been deeply inspired by nature's incredible creativity—its stunning and unique colour combinations, diverse shapes, and rich textures. This inspiration has driven me to create one-of-a-kind Ecoprint art pieces ever since.
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Bharat
The man behind all lab work, testings, and tireless efforts of standardising colors.
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Souharda
Creative Consultant
Photographer, creative and inspiring spirit behind the warmth and love we find in Mysore, and a great storyteller
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Advisor
As a storyteller and community facilitator Sweta Daga has focused on social justice at the intersections between gender, livelihood, and environmental issues. Working across multi-media platforms, she has created content for television, film, theatre, and as a journalist. She has done communications strategy with several organisations. She has also been a community facilitator for over 8 years working across companies, nonprofits, and community spaces, creating spaces for people to express personal, interpersonal and systemic issues. She is based in Bangalore.