The frames featuring natural dyeing were made by specially-abled artisans from Aranya Natural of the Srishti Trust in Munnar. Natural dyeing is an ancient practice of extracting colour from natural materials to dye fabrics. The four frames feature unique patterns achieved through traditional methods such as tie-dye and shibori. The forests of Munnar are their paint box. The artisans have been perfecting the craft of natural dyeing techniques for over three decades, using natural materials like indigo, pomegranate shells, catechu, and more, which are sourced from forests in Munnar. Natural dyes are non-toxic and non-hazardous. They leave no residue in the environment during the full life cycle of the product. They are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable. The intricate radial, striped, and diagonal patterns reflect the empowered artisans’ skill in using naturally sourced indigo to make harmonious designs. Indigo, locally known as "Neelamari" in Malayalam, is a shrub native to the Indian subcontinent.

The dye is named after the plant’s origins in India and shares a deep history with the region. It gives beautiful shades of blue — from the palest summer sky to an almost purple-black. The colour achieved depends on the type of vat, the concentration of indigo, and the number of dips. The Aranya Natural dye house dyes textiles produced by weavers across India with natural dyes collected from native sources. Aranya started with six specially-abled adults. The team along with two plantation staff wives, two boys, Mrs. Ratna Krishnakumar and one manager went on their first trip from Aranya to Calcutta to attend a professional natural dye workshop.

Artisans enrich the fabric with block prints, tie & dye, eco-printing & shibori techniques today. Shibori, translating to "wring, squeeze, and press" in Japanese, involves intricate stitching, clamping, and folding to create patterns. It is a labour-intensive method that requires precision to achieve repetitive patterns. Set against the rolling hills and serene tea plantations in Munnar, Kerala, the workspace has its own indigo vat, and each group of artisans skillfully works on creating beautiful stories with indigo every day.