ECO‑PRINTING — NATURE ON NATURAL FABRICS

Botanical imprints gathered from Hokstead.

Where leaves become stories.
Hand‑printed silk scarves created with the natural pigments of our eucalyptus plantation.

Eco‑printing is one of our signature crafts at Hokstead — a slow, grounding process where leaves, bark, and botanicals are pressed into natural fibres, releasing their colours, shapes, and shadows.
Every piece is one‑of‑a‑kind.

What Is Eco‑Printing?

Eco‑printing is a natural dyeing technique that uses:

  • Fresh and dried eucalyptus leaves

  • Bark, seed pods, and seasonal botanicals

  • Heat, pressure, and time

  • No synthetic dyes or chemicals

The pigments inside the leaves transfer directly onto the natural fibres creating soft, earthy patterns — ghostly outlines, deep rusts, smoky greys, and warm ochres.

Each scarf is a collaboration between maker and nature.

Our Eco‑Printed Scarves

Silk Scarves — Various Sizes - From $35

Lightweight, soft, and naturally dyed using eucalyptus leaves from our plantation.
Each scarf is unique, featuring organic patterns, gentle colour shifts, and the unmistakable imprint of gum leaves.

Winter Scarves - Merino Wool — $75
‍ ‍Hand loomed Wool and Silk - $60

Warmer pieces with deeper tones and layered botanical prints.
Perfect for gifting or adding a natural, earthy touch to your winter wardrobe.

Limited Seasonal Editions

Occasionally we release small batches featuring:

  • Banksia pods

  • Wattle leaves

  • Paper daisies

  • Ironbark bark patterns

The Process

1. Gathering

Leaves are collected from the plantation — fallen branches, wind‑tossed gum, and seasonal botanicals.

2. Arranging

Each leaf is placed by hand onto the natural fabrics, creating a natural composition.

3. Bundling

The fabric is tightly rolled and bound, ready for the dye pot.

4. Heating

Bundles are steamed or simmered for several hours, allowing pigments to release.

5. Revealing

The unwrapping is always magic — no two prints are ever the same.

Why Eco‑Printing Matters to Us

Eco‑printing is slow, mindful, and deeply connected to place.
It honours:

  • Sustainability

  • Local botanicals

  • Natural colour

  • Creativity.

Every scarf carries the scent of eucalyptus country and the story of where it came from.