Studio Kühü
Studio Kühü is a fashion and textile studio based in London that specialises in natural dyeing.
Through a circular process and sustainability, Studio Kuhu provides bespoke services as a healthier alternative to traditional textile dyeing for individuals and Fashion brands bringing textiles and clothing that tell a story filled with colour, inspired by what is available locally and seasonally, as well as the colourful botany of the American continent.
Natural dyes are more than mere colours; they convey stories, symbolise identity, and connect people to Mother Earth and their history. The studio’s ethos is to document and pay homage to the wonderful properties and colourful richness of nature. Embracing the Japanese Wabi-sabi philosophy of appreciating beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” in nature.
The studio only uses the highest quality organic materials, with a focus on documenting and paying tribute to the wonderful properties and colourful richness of the Americas, particularly Mexico, which is the birthplace of Mariana, the hands behind Studio Kühü.
Kühü means “colour” in the Otomi language, which is still spoken in central Mexico. Studio Kühü reflects botanical richness, ancestral heritage, artisanal mastery, avant-garde design, and visual delight.
- Listing ID: 3432
- Contact: Mariana Leyva
- What are your aspirations and plans for the future?: Through collaboration with artists and designers through natural dyeing and sustainable methods, I have committed my energy to influencing, sharing, and contributing to the foundation of re-evaluating fashion and its role in a sustainable world. “Yes, Studio Kühü is not the biggest brick in the pile but foundations are made of many and the strength to influence and make change comes from the collective”.
- What types of projects are you interested in working on through Future Fashion Factory?: I am applying alongside Anciela London for the B2B Sustainable Transition Fund.