Last week, the INDOI store became a space for listening, learning and reconnecting — a place where stories, plants and people met.

We hosted a Herbal Dye Workshop with Real Earth Stories, an intimate gathering dedicated to natural, zero-toxic hair colouring and the wisdom behind plant-based beauty rituals.

Real Earth Stories: ancient knowledge, living tradition

Founded by Tina Godhwani, originally from India, Real Earth Stories is rooted in traditional natural medicine and ancestral plant knowledge.

Her formulations are based on:

• medicinal herbs

• roots, leaves and flowers

• centuries-old recipes passed down through generations

Everything is plant-based, handcrafted and zero toxic, respecting both the body and the environment.

Why choose herbal, natural hair colouring?

During the workshop, we explored why vegetal coloration is more than an alternative. it’s a conscious choice.

Key takeaways from the talk:

• No harsh chemicals or synthetic dyes

• Gentle on the scalp and hair

• Works with the body, not against it

• Supports a slower, more mindful beauty routine

Natural colouring doesn’t aim for uniform perfection.
It celebrates texture, nuance and individuality, just like nature itself.

A shared philosophy with INDOI

What made this workshop feel so natural inside the INDOI space is the shared set of values.

Both Real Earth Stories and INDOI believe in:

• craftsmanship over mass production

• natural processes over industrial shortcuts

• time, care and intention in every creation

Just as herbal dyes respect the rhythm of plants and seasons, INDOI garments honour natural fibres and traditional dyeing techniques, allowing materials to express their true character.

The connection is subtle — but deeply felt.

Beyond beauty: a way of living

This workshop wasn’t only about hair or colour.
It was about slowing down, asking questions, and choosing practices that feel aligned with our bodies and the world we inhabit.

At INDOI, we love opening our space to conversations like this — where fashion, craft, beauty and nature quietly meet.

Because beauty, like clothing, can be natural, artisanal and consciously made.